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The ratio between the ages of A and B is 3: 5 and the sum of their ages is 56 years. The ratio between their ages 7 years ago was- A और B की आयु का अनुपात 3: 5 है और उनकी आयु का योग 56 वर्ष है। तदनुसार,7 वर्ष पहले उनकी आयु का अनुपात क्या था?

  1. 1 : 2

  2. 2 : 3

  3. 3 : 4

  4. 3 : 5
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Explanation

Given ratio A:B = 3:5 and sum = 56 years. So A = 3x = 21 years, B = 5x = 35 years (where 8x = 56, x = 7). Seven years ago: A was 14, B was 28. Ratio = 14:28 = 1:2. Option B (2:3), C (3:4), and D (3:5) are incorrect - these don't match the calculated ages 7 years ago.

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