Ratio of present ages of A and B is 3:6. After 11 years, the ratio becomes 5:9. Present age of A is? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Ratio of present ages of A and B is 3:6. After 11 years, the ratio becomes 5:9. Present age of A is?
A. 49 years
B. 114 years
C. 57 years
D. 62 years
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Let ages 3k and 6k. Then (3k + 11)/(6k + 11) = 5/9. Solving gives k ≈ 19, age of A = 3*19 = 57.

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A. 8:10:18
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Correct Answer: Option C


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Correct Answer: Option D


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Correct Answer: Option C


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