SOLUTION: 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.
a.42,28
b.36,24
c.20,30
d.30,20
e.25,15
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Question 978481: 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.
a.42,28
b.36,24
c.20,30
d.30,20
e.25,15
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