Question

The ratio between the present ages of p and q is3:4 respectively. four years hence q willbe five years older than p . what is p's present age? with solution

Answer 1

As the ratio of their present ages is 3 : 4 , let their present ages be 3X and 4X.

So, 5 years ago, as the ratio of their ages was 5 : 7, we can write (3x-5) : (4x-5) = 5 : 7. Solving, we get X = 10. Hence, their present ages are 3X = 30 and 4X = 40

So, 5 years ago, as the ratio of their ages was 5 : 7, we can write (3x-5) : (4x-5) = 5 : 7. Solving, we get X = 10. Hence, their present ages are 3X = 30 and 4X = 40