The present ages of Mohit and Mayank are in the ratio of . After 8 years, their ages will be . Find their present ages.
Step 1. Obtain the required equation.
Present ages of Mohit and Mayank are in the ratio of .
After 8 years, the ratio of their ages will be .
Let the Present age of Mohit be and the age of Mayank be .
After years, the age of Mohit will be
The age of Mayank will be
After years, the ratio of their ages will be .
So,
Step 2.Solve the obtained equation to determine their present ages.
Solve the equation:
Hence, the present ages of Mohit and Mayank are:
.
and
Hence, the present ages of Mohit and Mayank are and respectively.