Question 724668: QUESTION - The present ages of three portraits are in the ration of 1 to 3 to 4. In three years, the sum of their ages will be 49 years. Find the present ages of the portraits.
I understand ratios, and I understand how they all would add up to 49 years. I don’t understand how to use them in this format w/the additional comparison. I tried to fill in as much as I could, but I know I’m way off. Once I get the setup I can complete the problem.
PORTRAIT 1 : Now = x -> In 3 Years = x+3
PORTRAIT 2 : Now = x+3 -> In 3 Years = (x+3)+3
PORTRAIT 3 : Now = x+4 -> In 3 Years = (x+4)+3
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! QUESTION - The present ages of three portraits are in the ration of 1 to 3 to 4. In three years, the sum of their ages will be 49 years. Find the present ages of the portraits
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1 to 3 to 4 is the same as x to 3x to 4x
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Equation:
x+3 + 3x+3 + 4x+3 = 49
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8x = 40
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x = 5 yrs
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3x = 15 yrs
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4x = 20 yrs
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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