Ratio of present ages of A and B is 5:7. After 6 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 5:7. After 6 years, the ratio becomes 6:10. Present age of A is?
A. 121 years
B. 125 years
C. 250 years
D. 130 years
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Let ages 5k and 7k. Then (5k + 6)/(7k + 6) = 6/10. Solving gives k ≈ 25, age of A = 5*25 = 125.

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