Ratio of present ages of A and B is 7:5. After 9 years, the ratio becomes 9:6. Present age of A is? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Ratio of present ages of A and B is 7:5. After 9 years, the ratio becomes 9:6. Present age of A is?
A. 112 years
B. 117 years
C. 109 years
D. 224 years
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Let ages 7k and 5k. Then (7k + 9)/(5k + 9) = 9/6. Solving gives k ≈ 16, age of A = 7*16 = 112.

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