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Question
The ratio of the present ages of A and B is 8 : 15. Eight years ago the ratio of their ages was 6 : 13. What will be the ratio of ages of A and B after 8 years from now?
Options
5 : 8
9 : 14
10 : 17
5 : 9
MCQ
Solution
10 : 17
Explanation:
A | : | B | |
Past – | 6 | : | 13 |
`↑` 8 | `↑` 8 | ||
Present – | 8 | : | 15 |
⇒ : 2 `->` 8 years
: 1 `->` 4 years
∴ Required = (8 × 4 + 8) : (15 × 4 + 8)
⇒ 40 : 68
⇒ 10 : 17
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