Ratio of present ages of A and B is 4:5. After 4 years, the ratio becomes 6:7. Present age of A is? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Ratio of present ages of A and B is 4:5. After 4 years, the ratio becomes 6:7. Present age of A is?
A. 120 years
B. 65 years
C. 60 years
D. 55 years
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Let ages 4k and 5k. Then (4k + 4)/(5k + 4) = 6/7. Solving gives k ≈ 15, age of A = 4*15 = 60.

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