Question

The present ratio of ages of A&B was 1:3 and after six years are ratio becomes 2:3.find the sum of present age of A&B. IP​

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the age of A and B are 4x and 5x

According to question,

ten years ago ,

5x−10

4x−10

=

4

3

(4x−10)4=(5x−10)3

16x−40=15x−30

x=10

So their present ages are 4(10)=40 , 5(10)=50.