Ratio of present ages of A and B is 4:8. After 6 years, the ratio becomes 7:11. Present age of A is? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Ratio of present ages of A and B is 4:8. After 6 years, the ratio becomes 7:11. Present age of A is?
A. 97 years
B. 184 years
C. 87 years
D. 92 years
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Let ages 4k and 8k. Then (4k + 6)/(8k + 6) = 7/11. Solving gives k ≈ 23, age of A = 4*23 = 92.

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