Ratio of present ages of A and B is 4:6. After 8 years, the ratio becomes 6:9. Present age of A is? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Ratio of present ages of A and B is 4:6. After 8 years, the ratio becomes 6:9. Present age of A is?
A. 49 years
B. 44 years
C. 36 years
D. 88 years
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Let ages 4k and 6k. Then (4k + 8)/(6k + 8) = 6/9. Solving gives k ≈ 11, age of A = 4*11 = 44.

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