SOLUTION: a man is four years older than his wife and the ratio of their ages is 9:8,how old are they?

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Question 918524: a man is four years older than his wife and the ratio of their ages is 9:8,how old are they?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi

Let x represent the constant of proportionality (common to do so with ratio questions)

man 9x  and his wife 8x

Question states***

9x  = 8x+4

x = 4

man is 36 9%2A4 and his wife 32 8%2A4