What are the current ages of Antony and Betty if their ages are in the ratio now and will be in the ratio four years from now?
- A36 years and 40 years
- B40 years and 44 years
- C32 years and 36 years
- D44 years and 48 years
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
Let the current ages of Antony and Betty be and respectively.
According to the question, four years from now, the ratio of their ages will be :
Cross-multiplying to solve for :
Now, calculate their current ages:
* Antony's current age = years
* Betty's current age = years
According to the question, four years from now, the ratio of their ages will be :
Cross-multiplying to solve for :
Now, calculate their current ages:
* Antony's current age = years
* Betty's current age = years