Question

    6 years ago, the ratio of the ages of A and B was 2:3 and after 5 years it will become 5:7. Find their present ages.

    A 41 yrs, 59 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 50 yrs, 72 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 25 yrs, 32 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 32 yrs, 45 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    6 years ago, Let the ratio of ages of A and B = 2x:3x According to the question, => (2x + 11)/(3x + 11) = 5/7 => 14x + 77 = 15x + 55 => x = 22 Present age of A = 2x + 6 = 50 years Present age of B = 3x + 6 = 72 years

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