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The ages of A and B are in ratio of 5:4. Three years hence the ratio of their ages will become 11:9. What is the present age of B?

Correct answer:

B =  24

Step-by-step explanation:

A:B=5:4 (A+3):(B+3)=11:9  4A=5B 9(A+3)=11(B+3)  4 A=5 B 9 (A+3)=11 (B+3)  4A5B=0 9A11B=6  Pivot:Row1Row2 9A11B=6 4A5B=0  Row294 Row1Row2 9A11B=6 0.11B=2.67  B=0.111111112.66666667=24 A=96+11B=96+11 24=30  A=30 B=24



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