The present ages of A and B are in ratio 5:6. Three years ago, their ages were in the ratio 4:5. Find their present ages.
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Ratio of the present ages of A and B=5:6
Let age of A=5x
and age of B =6x
3 years hence,
Age of A was =5x−3
and age of B was =6x−3
6x−3
5x−3
=
5
4
⇒25x−15=24x−12
⇒25x−24x=−12+15
⇒x=3
Present ages of A =5x=5×3=15 years
and age of B=6x=6×3=18 years
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