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Q · Ratio and ProportionMedium · 45s
The ratio of the ages of A and B is 4:5. After 6 years, the ratio becomes 5:6. Find the present ages of A and B.
TopicRatio and Proportion
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Final Answer: Option A — 24 and 30 years