Ratio of present ages of A and B is 5:7. After 12 years, the ratio becomes 7:10. Present age of A is? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Ratio of present ages of A and B is 5:7. After 12 years, the ratio becomes 7:10. Present age of A is?
A. 81 years
B. 90 years
C. 85 years
D. 170 years
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Let ages 5k and 7k. Then (5k + 12)/(7k + 12) = 7/10. Solving gives k ≈ 17, age of A = 5*17 = 85.

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