Question
The ages of A and B are in the ratio of 6:5 and sum of their ages is 44 years. The ratio of their ages after 8 years will be:
Answer: Option A
 - Let present ages (in years) of A and B respectively, be 6X and 5X
Given: 6X + 5X = 44
X = 4
Ratio of ages after 8 years will be
6X + 8 : 5X + 8
or, 32 : 28 or 8 : 7
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 - Let present ages (in years) of A and B respectively, be 6X and 5X
Given: 6X + 5X = 44
X = 4
Ratio of ages after 8 years will be
6X + 8 : 5X + 8
or, 32 : 28 or 8 : 7
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