The ratio between the present ages of P and Q is 5 : 7 respectively. If the difference between Q's present age and P's age afler 6 years is 2, what is the total of P's and Q's present ages ?

• If their present ages are
  5x and 7x, then as per condition
  7x-5x-6=2
  2x=8
  x=4
  then ages are 20 and 28.
  sum of ages = 20+28=48 yrs
• 12 years agoHelpfull: Yes(4) No(1)
• given ratio of ages 5:7
  let the present ages be5x and 7x
  after 6yrs ther age is 5x+6, 7x+6
  given aft 6yrs the diff is 2,ie 5x+6-(7x+6)=2
  we get x=1,
  so there age is 5*1,7*1
  ie 5,7
  
• 12 years agoHelpfull: Yes(0) No(3)
• given -- p/q = 5/7
  therefore p=5q/7
  
  (p+6) -q = 2
  
  substitute p in above equation =>
  
  5q/7+6 =2
  q=14
  
  Substitute Q in second equation.
  
  (p+6)-q=2
  p=2+14-6
  p=10
  
  p=10 and q= 16 is the answer.
  
  
• 10 years agoHelpfull: Yes(0) No(3)
• Data inadequate.
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