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    Question

    The current ages of A and B are in the ratio of 8:15.

    Eight years ago, the ratio of their ages was 6:13. What will be the ratio of their ages 8 years from now?
    A 14:11 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 17:15 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 10:17 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 11:15 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let present age of A and B be 8X years and 15X years respectively. According to question, (8X – 8)/(15X – 8) = 6/13 104X – 104 = 90X – 48 14X = 56 X = 4 Desired Ratio = (8X + 8) : (15X + 8) = 40:68 = 10:17

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