Question

The ratio of age between Prakash and Pankaja is 8:5, the sum of their ages is 65 years. Find the ratio of their ages before 10 years. (A) 1:6.5 (B) 2:1 (C) 4:3 (D) 1:2​

Answer 1

Answer:

2 : 1

Step-by-step explanation:

let prakash's present age = 8x

let pankaja's present age = 5x

8x + 5x = 65

13x = 65

x = 65/13 = 5

prakash's present age = 8 × 5 = 40

pankaja's present age = 5 × 5 = 25

ratio of ages 10 years ago = 40 - 10 : 25 - 10

= 30 : 15

= 2 : 1

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