Question

The present age of husband and wife are in the ratio 4 : 3 now. Twenty years before the husband was twice her age. what are their present age?

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Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Husband : wife= 4:3

let the common no. be x .

therefore, husband= 4x

wife= 3x

20 years before,

husband = 4x- 20

wife = 3x- 20

ATP, 2 × (4x- 20) = (3x -20)

or, 8x - 40 = 3x - 20

or, 5x = 20

or, x = 4

therefore, present age of ,

husband = 4 × 4

=16

wife = 3× 4

=12

Answer 2

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