The sum of the ages of two friends is 20 years. Four years ago, the pr...
Let's assume the present ages of the two friends are x and y.
According to the given information, the sum of their ages is 20 years.
So, we can write the equation: x + y = 20.
Four years ago, the product of their ages was 48.
So, four years ago, their ages would have been x - 4 and y - 4.
The product of their ages four years ago is: (x - 4)(y - 4) = 48.
Now, let's solve these two equations to find the values of x and y.
Solving the first equation, x + y = 20, we can express x in terms of y:
x = 20 - y.
Substituting the value of x in the second equation, we have:
(20 - y - 4)(y - 4) = 48.
Simplifying this equation, we get:
(16 - y)(y - 4) = 48
16y - 4y - 64 = 48
12y = 112
y = 9.33.
Since y is not a whole number, it means there are no two whole numbers that satisfy the given conditions. Therefore, the situation is not possible.
Hence, the correct answer is option B - The situation is not possible.
The sum of the ages of two friends is 20 years. Four years ago, the pr...
S the answer is ** the situation is not possible ** becz if the difference of their ages in the same year is given we can find that very easily.....