Ten years ago, P was half of Q in age. If the ratio of their present ages is 3:4, what will be the total of their present ages
Let the present age of P and Q be 3x and 4x respectively. Ten years ago, P was half of Q in age => 2(3x – 10) = (4x – 10) => 6x – 20 = 4x – 10 => 2x = 10 => x = 5
Let the present age of P and Q be 3x and 4x respectively.
Ten years ago, P was half of Q in age
=> 2(3x – 10) = (4x – 10)
=> 6x – 20 = 4x – 10
=> 2x = 10
=> x = 5
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