Question

The sum of the ages of Peter and Paul is 24. Five years ago their respective ages were in the ratio 3:4. How old
will they be in three years’ time?



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Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

let the present age of peter be $x$ years so the age of Paul will be $24-x$ years

five years ago , there ages will be

peter - $x-5$

Paul - $24-x-5$ = $19-x$

according to the question,

           $\frac{x-5}{19-x} =$ $\frac{3}{4}$

          $4(x-5)$ = $3(19-x)$

          $4x$$-20$ = $57$$-3x$

          $7x$ = $77$

          $x = 11$

the age of peter is 11 years and the age of Paul is 24 - 11 = 13 years.

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