SOLUTION: Kim is 12 year older than Jhon if thier ages is in a ratio 5:2 how old are they

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Question 1092365: Kim is 12 year older than Jhon if thier ages is in a ratio 5:2 how old are they
Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
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Jhon ix x years
Kim is x+12 years
(x+12)/x:5/2
cross-multiply
2(x+12)=5x
3x=24
x=8 years Jhon
x+12 is 20 years Kim
20/8 as 5/2