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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? -

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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

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Solution

10 : 17

Explanation:

  A : B
Past – 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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