Ratio of present ages of A and B is 5:8. After 6 years, the ratio becomes 6:11. Present age of A is? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Ratio of present ages of A and B is 5:8. After 6 years, the ratio becomes 6:11. Present age of A is?
A. 80 years
B. 85 years
C. 160 years
D. 74 years
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Let ages 5k and 8k. Then (5k + 6)/(8k + 6) = 6/11. Solving gives k ≈ 16, age of A = 5*16 = 80.

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