Ratio of present ages of A and B is 4:6. After 9 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 9 years, the ratio becomes 7:8. Present age of A is?
A. 176 years
B. 83 years
C. 93 years
D. 88 years
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Let ages 4k and 6k. Then (4k + 9)/(6k + 9) = 7/8. Solving gives k ≈ 22, age of A = 4*22 = 88.

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