The age of Tony and Vihaan are in the ratio of 8:7. Six years later, their ages will be in the ratio 10:9. Find their ages.

24 and 21

Step-by-step explanation:

the ratio of their ages is 8 : 7 = 8x : 7x ( x is a multiplier )

In 6 years

8x + 6 : 7x + 6 = 10 : 9

Express the ratio in fractional form

= ( cross- multiply )

9(8x + 6) = 10(7x + 6) ← distribute parenthesis on both sides

72x + 54 = 70x + 60 ( subtract 70x from both sides )

2x + 54 = 60 ( subtract 54 from both sides )

2x = 6 ( divide both sides by 2 )

x = 3

Thus

Tony = 8x = 8 × 3 = 24

Vihaan = 7x = 7 × 3 = 21