Ratio of present ages of A and B is 6:7. After 6 years, the ratio becomes 7:8. Present age of A is? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Ratio of present ages of A and B is 6:7. After 6 years, the ratio becomes 7:8. Present age of A is?
A. 47 years
B. 108 years
C. 54 years
D. 59 years
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Let ages 6k and 7k. Then (6k + 6)/(7k + 6) = 7/8. Solving gives k ≈ 9, age of A = 6*9 = 54.

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