Question

the present age of ajay and vijay are in the ratio 5:3at present the sum of their ages is 48 years what is the age of vijay 3yrs ago

Answer 1

let consider 'x' be the age variable

so

5x+3x=48

8x=48

x=6

so ajay age is 30 & vijay age is18

so age of vijay in 3 year ago 15

Answer 2

Let age of Vijay and Ajay be 5x and 3x respectively.

according to question

5x+3x=48

8x=48

X=6.

ago 3years both ages.

6*5-3=age of Vijay

27years

6*3-3=age of Ajay

15years