Question

The ages of Ragul and Haroon are in the ratio 5:7. Four years later the sum of their ages will be 56 years. What are their their present ages?

Answer 1

Present age ratio
Rahul : Haroon = 5:7
Rahul = 5 X
Haroon = 7 X
After 4 years,
Rahul = 5 X + 4
Haroon = 7 X + 4
Sum = 56
5 X + 7 X + 8 = 56
12 X = 48
X = 4
Rahul's present age = 5 X = 20 years
Haroon's present age = 7 X = 28 years