Question

9. The ages of A and B are in the ratio 3:5. Four years later,

the sum of their ages is 48. Find their present age

Answer 1

15

Explanation:

Answer 2

A = 15 B = 25 in four years 19+29 = 48

Explanation:

age A and B ratio is 3 to 5

A+4 + B+4 = 48

A + B = 40

A/B = 3/5 A = 3B/5

A + B = 40

3B/5 + B = 40

3B + 5B = 200 multiple both sides by 5

8B = 200

B = 25

A = 3B/5

A = 3(25)/5

A = 15