Multiple choice

The ratio of present ages of A and B is 7:5. After 26 years the ratio of their ages will be in ratio 10:9. At present, what is the age of B? A और B के वर्तमान आयु का अनुपात 7: 5 है । 26 वर्षों के बाद उनकी आयु का अनुपात 10: 9 होगा। वर्तमान में, B की आयु क्या है?

  1. 5

  2. 10

  3. 24

  4. 14

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Let present ages be 7x and 5x. After 26 years: (7x+26)/(5x+26) = 10/9. Cross-multiply: 9(7x+26) = 10(5x+26), giving 63x+234 = 50x+260, so 13x=26 and x=2. B's present age = 5x = 10 years.