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      Question

      The ratio of the present ages of β€˜A’ and β€˜B’ is

      4:5, respectively. After 8 years, the ratio of their ages will become 5:6. The sum of the present ages of β€˜A’ and β€˜B’ is:
      A 63 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 72 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 81 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 70 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Let the present ages of β€˜A’ and β€˜B’ be β€˜4x’ and β€˜5x’ years, respectively ATQ; (4x + 8)/(5x + 8) = 5/6 Or, 24x + 48 = 25x + 40 Or, x = 8 Now, sum of present ages of β€˜A’ and β€˜B’ = 4 Γ— 8 + 5 Γ— 8 = 72

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