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Ratio and Proportion · UPSC CDS/OTA · Question 22 of 51

Ratio and Proportion: 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.

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Topic
Ratio and Proportion
Subject
Mathematics
Difficulty
Medium
Solve Time
45-60 sec

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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
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The ratio of the ages of A and B is 4:5. After 6 years… - Ratio and Proportion (Mathematics) Solved Question