Multiple choice

Ratio of present ages of A and B is 5 : 6. After 4 years age of B will be 70 years. What is the present age (in years) of A?

  1. 44

  2. 55

  3. 66

  4. 33

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Let A's present age = 5x, B's present age = 6x (ratio 5:6). After 4 years, B's age = 6x + 4 = 70 years. Solving: 6x = 66, so x = 11. A's present age = 5x = 5 × 11 = 55 years. Answer B (55) is correct.