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    Question

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

    and after 7 years it will become 3:4. Find their present ages.
    A 19 yrs, 35 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 20 yrs, 28 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 32 yrs, 45 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 35 yrs, 49 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    6 years ago, Let the ratio of ages of A and B = 2x:3x According to the question, => (2x + 13)/(3x + 13) = 3/4 => 8x + 52 = 9x + 39 => x = 13 Present age of A = 2x + 6 = 32 years   Present age of B = 3x + 6 = 45 years  

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