Question 1
8 years ago, the ratio of Everett's age to Pratibha's age was 2:5. 16 years from now, the ratio will be 3:7. Find Everett's present age.
Let Everett's present age = x, Pratibha's present age = y
8 years ago: (x-8)/(y-8) = 2/5
16 years from now: (x+16)/(y+16) = 3/7
Solving these equations gives x = 24, y = 60
8 years ago: (x-8)/(y-8) = 2/5
16 years from now: (x+16)/(y+16) = 3/7
Solving these equations gives x = 24, y = 60