Four years ago the ratio of age of A and B was 4 : 5. After 8 years that ratio will be 11 : 13. Find the sum of present age of A and B.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
X : Y
4 : 5 ( 4 years ago )
↓
11 : 13 ( 8 years ago )
\(\frac{X}{Y}\) =\(\frac{4}{5}\)
let age of X = 4x and age of Y = 5x
Now , according to question
\(\frac{4x+12}{5x+12}\) = \(\frac{11}{13}\)
52x + 156 = 55x + 132
3x = 24
x = 8
so,
X's Present age = 4x8 +4 = 36
Y's Present age= 5x8 + 4 = 44
Sum = 80