The present ages of A and B are as 6 : 4. Five years ago their ages were in the ratio 5 : 3. Find their present ages.

• Let their present ages be 6x & 4x
  5 years ago, their ages were (6x-5) and (4x-5)
  Now it is said that five years ago their ages were in the ratio 5:3.
  So that means (6x-5) and (4x-5) must be in the ratio 5:3
  Hence, (6x-5)/(4x-5) = 5/3
  On solving we get x=5
  So their present ages are 6x & 4x i.e., 6*5=30 and 4*5=20
  Answer: 30, 20
• 9 years agoHelpfull: Yes(8) No(0)
• A's age is 30 and B's age is 20
• 11 years agoHelpfull: Yes(1) No(0)
• answer :- a = 30
  b = 20
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• 3(6x-5)=5(4x-5)
  x=5
  
  A=30 B=20
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• age of A is 30 and age of B is 20
• 6 years agoHelpfull: Yes(0) No(0)