Question

the ratio in the ages of a, b,& c six years before was 2:3:5 if the sum of their present ages is 168 find their ages

Answer 1

Heres your answer

Let the ratios before six year be 2x+6, 3x+6,5x+6..

So according question


2x+3x+5x+18=168

10x+18=168

10x=168-18

10x=150

x=150/10

x=15

So their ages are

2x+6=30+15= 45 years

3x+6= 45+6=51years

and 5x+6= 81 years

Hope it Helps!!