Question
Five years later, the sum of the ages of P and Q will be
55 years. If their current age ratio is 2:3, find the difference between their ages.Solution
Let the present ages of P and Q be 2x and 3x years.
Sum of their present ages = 55 - 10 = 45 years
ATQ,
(2x + 3x) = 45
5x = 45
So, x = 9
Difference between their present ages = (3x - 2x) = x = 9 years
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