The ages of A and B are in the ratio 6:5 and the sum of their ages is 44 years. What will be the ratio of their ages after 8 years?
Answer: A
Let the present age of A and B be 5 \(x\) and 6 \(x\) respectively.
Therefore, According to problem,
5 \(x\) + 6 \(x\) = 44
\(\Rightarrow \) \(11x=44\)
\(\Rightarrow \) \(x =4\)
Present ages of A and B are 20 and 24 respectively.
After 8 years,
Ages of A and B are (20+8) and (24+8)
A = 28 years and B=32 years