Question

The present age of Andy and Mike are in the ratio 5:3. If Andy had been 7 years older and Mike 7 years younger, the age of Andy would have been 3 times the age of Mike. Find their present age​

Answer 1

Answer: Andy is 35 and Mike is 21.

Explanation:

Andy’s present age: Mike’s present age

= 5:3

Andy’s age in “if”: Mike’s age in “if”

=6:2

1 unit = 7

5 unit = 35 (Andy’s age)

3 unit = 21 (Mike’s age)