Question

The ratio between the present ages of A
and B is 3:5 respectively. If the 14.
difference between B's present age and A's
age after 4 years is 2, what is the total of
A's and B's present age (in years) ?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

5x+4-(3x+4) =2

2x=2=1

A=3x=3×1=3

B=5x=5×1=5

Answer 2

ANSWER:  

age of A is 3

Present age of  B is 5

Solution:

According to the Question:

Given Data:

Ratio between the present age of A and B is 3:5  

To Find:

What is the total of A’s and B’s present age:

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1:

5 x+4-(3 x+4)=2

5 x+4-3 x-4=2

Step 2:

5x-3x+0=2

2x=2

x=1

Step 3:

Present age of A is  3x

A=3x=3×1=3

Present age of  B is 5x  

B=5x=5×1=5

Step 4:

Result:

Present age of A = 3

Present age of  B = 5