Ratio of present ages of A and B is 4:6. After 10 years, the ratio becomes 7:8. Present age of A is? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Ratio of present ages of A and B is 4:6. After 10 years, the ratio becomes 7:8. Present age of A is?
A. 32 years
B. 64 years
C. 26 years
D. 37 years
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Let ages 4k and 6k. Then (4k + 10)/(6k + 10) = 7/8. Solving gives k ≈ 8, age of A = 4*8 = 32.

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