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

Ratio of present ages of A and B is 4:8. After 8 years, the ratio becomes 6:10. Present age of A is?
A. 37 years
B. 88 years
C. 49 years
D. 44 years
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Let ages 4k and 8k. Then (4k + 8)/(8k + 8) = 6/10. Solving gives k ≈ 11, age of A = 4*11 = 44.

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