Question

    3 years ago, the ratio of the ages of A and B was 1:2

    and after 5 years it will become 3:5. Find their present ages.
    A 19 yrs, 35 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 20 yrs, 28 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 25 yrs, 45 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 35 yrs, 49 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    3 years ago, Let the ratio of ages of A and B = x:2x According to the question, => (x + 8)/(2x + 8) = 3/5 => 5x + 40 = 6x + 24 => x = 16 Present age of A = x + 3 = 19 years Present age of B = 2x + 3 = 35 years

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