The present age of grandfather is 72 years while his grandson's age is 12 years. Then the ratio of their age after 8 years would be
4:1
Present age of grandfather is 72 years and his grandson is 12 years old.
After 8 years, grandfather's age would be 80 and that of grandson would be 20 years.
So, the ratio of their respective ages would be 8020=41=4:1.