Question
3 years ago, the ratio of the ages of A and B was 1:2 and after 5 years it will become 3:5. Find their present ages.
Solution
3 years ago, Let the ratio of ages of A and B = x:2x According to the question, => (x + 8)/(2x + 8) = 3/5 => 5x + 40 = 6x + 24 => x = 16 Present age of A = x + 3 = 19 years Present age of B = 2x + 3 = 35 years
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