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    Question

    The present age ratio of A to B is 8:5. Five years ago,

    the ratio of their ages was 7:4. If C is 10 years older than B, then find the present age of C.
    A 35 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 28 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 42 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 54 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ, Let, the present age of A and B be 8x years and 5x years. (8x - 5)/(5x - 5) = 7/4 4(8x - 5) = 7(5x - 5) 32x - 20 = 35x - 35 35x - 32x = 35 - 20 3x = 15 x = 5 The present age of A = 8 * 5 = 40 years The present age of B = 5 * 5 = 25 years C is 10 years older than B The present age of C = 25 + 10 = 35 years

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