The ages of A and B are in the ratio 5 : 7. Four years from now the ratio of their ages will be 3 : 4. The present age of B is :
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Answer: present age of b is 28
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Let the present age be x .
so , as per the question :-
by cross multiplication ,
4 ( 5x + 4 ) = 3 ( 7x + 4 )
20x + 16 = 21x + 12
16 - 12 = 21x -20x
x = 4
A's age = 20 years
B's age = 28 years
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