St 21. If 4 years ago the ratio betweenmits an the ages of P and Q was

1.	St 21. If 4 years ago the ratio betweenmits an the ages of P and Q was 5: 6ent is and the sum of their ages atnger th prsent is 52 years, what is themis ratio of their present ages?Ind
Answer» Let age of P = 5x and age of Q = 6x According to question, (5x + 4) + (6x + 4) = 52 11x = 44 x = 4 Present age of P = 5x + 4 = 24 Present age of Q = 6x + 4 = 28 Required ratio =2428=67=6:7 thanks

St 21. If 4 years ago the ratio betweenmits an the ages of P and Q was 5: 6ent is and the sum of their ages atnger th prsent is 52 years, what is themis ratio of their present ages?Ind

Answer»

Let age of P = 5x

and age of Q = 6x

According to question,

(5x + 4) + (6x + 4) = 52

11x = 44

x = 4

Present age of P = 5x + 4 = 24

Present age of Q = 6x + 4 = 28

Required ratio =2428=67=6:7

thanks