Ratio of present ages of A and B is 5:5. After 5 years, the ratio becomes 6:7. Present age of A is? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Ratio of present ages of A and B is 5:5. After 5 years, the ratio becomes 6:7. Present age of A is?
A. 90 years
B. 50 years
C. 39 years
D. 45 years
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Let ages 5k and 5k. Then (5k + 5)/(5k + 5) = 6/7. Solving gives k ≈ 9, age of A = 5*9 = 45.

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