Question 30279
Doe's age = x+5
Ron's age =x 
In nine years Doe's age = x+5+9->x+14
In nine years Ron's age = x+9


Equation:


*[tex 4(x+14)=5(x+9)]
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4x+56=5x+45
x=11


11+5=16

<b><font color = blue>Hence, Ron is 11 years old and Doe is 16 years old.</font>
Paul.