Ratio of present ages of A and B is 5:5. After 7 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 7 years, the ratio becomes 6:7. Present age of A is?
A. 60 years
B. 110 years
C. 50 years
D. 55 years
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Let ages 5k and 5k. Then (5k + 7)/(5k + 7) = 6/7. Solving gives k ≈ 11, age of A = 5*11 = 55.

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