Question

The ages of a and b are in the ratio 8:3.6 years later their ages are ok the ratio 9:4.Find their present ages

Answer 1

The present ages of A and B will be 48 and 18 years.

Explanation:

Let the coefficient be x.

A's age = 8x

B's age = 3x

Six years hence,

Ages will be 8x+6 and 3x+6.

Now, As per the question,

(8x+6) /(3x+6) = 9/4

32x+24 = 27x+54

5x = 30

x = 6.