Latest IBM Aptitude Question SOLUTION: The present ages of A and B are as 6 : 4. Five years ago their ages were in the ratio 5 : 3. Find their present ages.

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The present ages of A and B are as 6 : 4. Five years ago their ages were in the ratio 5 : 3. Find their present ages.

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Swarnav Nandy  (9 years ago)

Let their present ages be 6x & 4x
5 years ago, their ages were (6x-5) and (4x-5)
Now it is said that five years ago their ages were in the ratio 5:3.
So that means (6x-5) and (4x-5) must be in the ratio 5:3
Hence, (6x-5)/(4x-5) = 5/3
On solving we get x=5
So their present ages are 6x & 4x i.e., 6*5=30 and 4*5=20
Answer: 30, 20

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prawin kumar singh  (11 years ago)

A's age is 30 and B's age is 20

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vishal sharma   (9 years ago)

answer :- a = 30
b = 20

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swathi  (9 years ago)

3(6x-5)=5(4x-5)
x=5

A=30 B=20

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Bhola Kumar  (5 years ago)

age of A is 30 and age of B is 20

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