Question 762858: The ages of A and B are in the ratio 5:7.Four years from now the ratio of their ages will be 3:4 .Find their present ages. Answer by ramkikk66(644) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! If A's age is 5*x, B's age is 7*x.
4 years later, A will be 5*x + 4 years old
4 years later, B will be 7*x + 4 years old
It is given that
Cross-multiplying
So A's age is 20 and B's age is 28.
Check: In 4 years, A will be 24 and B 32. Ratio will be 3:4.
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