Question

17. The ages of A and B are in the ratio 4:3. After 6 years, their ages will be in the ratio 11:9.
A's present age is
(b) 16 years
(c) 20 years
(a) 12 years
(d) 24 years
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Answer 1

24 year. the aage is 24 year

Answer 2

Answer:

(b) 16 years

Step-by-step explanation:

Let ,age of A be x

age of B be y

Ratio of A:B is 4:3

A.T.Q

x/y=4/3 ___ (1)

x+6/y+6=11/9 ___ (2)

By Simplifying eq (1) and (2)

3x-4y=0. __ (3)

9x-11y=12 __ (4)

By Elimination Method

y=12

x=16

Therefore A's present age is 16 years

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