Multiple choice

In each of the following questions, read the given statement and compare the Quantity I and Quantity II on its basis. (only quantity is to be considered) Quantity I : On May 1, 2010, the ratio of the age of A to B was 5 : 6. On May 1, 2018, the ratio of the age of A to B became 19 : 22. On Dec 1, 2018, what will be the age of B? Quantity II : 44.5 years

  1. Quantity : I > Quantity : II

  2. Quantity : I ≥ Quantity : II

  3. Quantity : I < Quantity : II

  4. Quantity : II ≥ Quantity : I

  5. Quantity I = Quantity II or relation can't be established
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Explanation

A/B = 5/6 in 2010. A = 5x, B = 6x. In 2018 (8 years later), (5x+8)/(6x+8) = 19/22. 22(5x+8) = 19(6x+8). 110x + 176 = 114x + 152. 4x = 24, x = 6. In 2018, B = 6(6) + 8 = 44. By Dec 2018, B is 44 + 7/12 = 44.58. Quantity I (44.58) > Quantity II (44.5).

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