Question

Sean’s age and Helen’s age are in the ratio of 3:5. Two years ago, Helen was twice as old as Sean was then. Find their present ages.

Answer 1

Lets Sean's age be x
Helen's age by y
x/y=3/5
x=3/5y

Second equation
2(x-2)=y-2

on solving u get Helen as 10 and Sean as 6