Question : Eight years ago, the ratio of the ages of A and B was 5 : 4. The ratio of their present ages is 6 : 5. What will be the sum (in years) of the ages of A and B 7 years from now?
Option 1: 80
Option 2: 102
Option 3: 112
Option 4: 90
Correct Answer: 102
Solution :
According to the question,
Present ages of A and B are in the ratio of 6: 5. So, we can assume the ages of A and B as
8 years ago, the ratio of ages A and B = 5 : 4
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After 7 years, the sum of ages A and B
Hence, the correct answer is 102.
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