Six years ago, their ages were (3x - 6) and (4x - 6).
So, according to the question:
(3x - 6) / (4x - 6) = 2 / 3
Cross multiplying,
3(3x - 6) = 2(4x - 6)
Simplifying,
9x - 18 = 8x - 12
x = 6
Therefore, Ritu’s present age = 3x = 18 years.
Answer: 18 years
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The sum of the ages of a son and father is
56 years; after four years the age of the
father will be three times that of the son.
What is the age of the father and the son,
respectively?