Question 1
6 years ago, the ratio of Jasper's age to Pratibha's age was 2:3. 12 years from now, the ratio will be 3:4. Find Jasper's present age.
Let Jasper's present age = x, Pratibha's present age = y
6 years ago: (x-6)/(y-6) = 2/3
12 years from now: (x+12)/(y+12) = 3/4
Solving these equations gives x = 18, y = 27
6 years ago: (x-6)/(y-6) = 2/3
12 years from now: (x+12)/(y+12) = 3/4
Solving these equations gives x = 18, y = 27