Multiple choice

Sum of the present ages of A, B, C and D is 88 years. After 8 years ratio of their ages is 5 : 6 : 9 : 10 . What is C’s present age?

  1. 28 years

  2. 36 years

  3. 32 years

  4. 30 years

  5. None of these
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Explanation

Let present ages be a, b, c, d. Sum: a + b + c + d = 88. After 8 years: (a+8):(b+8):(c+8):(d+8) = 5:6:9:10. Total parts = 30. Each part = (88 + 4×8)/30 = 120/30 = 4. C's age after 8 years = 9×4 = 36. Present age = 36 - 8 = 28 years.

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