Question

The present ages of Lewis and Brown are in the ratio 1:2. Three years from now, the ages will be in the ratio 3:5. Find the present ages of Lewis and Brown.
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Answer 1

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Answer 2

Is it hard?
To me VERY hard

Answer 3

let the present age of lewis=x
then Brown's age=2x
after 3 years=
lewis's age=x+3
brown's age=2x+3

given that
\[\frac{x+3}{2x+3}=\frac{3}{5}\]
5(x+3)=3(2x+3)
5x+15=6x+9
x=6
present age of lewis=6
present age of brown=2x=12

Answer 4

Thank you :D

Answer 5

Can you help me with my other question?
It's similar to this question.