Present ages of p and q is in the ratio 3:4. Four years hence q will be five years older than p. What is the present age of p?
Ratio of present ages of p and q = 3:4
Let ratio be x
Age of p = 3x
Age of q = 4x
After 4 years
Age of p = 3x + 4
Age of q = 4x + 4
q is 5 years older than p
Age of q = 5 + 3x + 4
4x + 4 = 5 + 3x + 4
x = 5
Age of p = 3x
= 3×5 = 15 years
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