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 presend ages.?

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Question 978750: The present ages of A and B are as 6:4.Five years ago their ages were in the ratio 5:3.find their presend ages.?
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