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The ages of A and B are in the ratio 6 : 5 and the sum of their ages is 44 years. What will be the…

The correct choice is: 8 : 7 \(6k+5k=44\Rightarrow k=4\): A = 24, B = 20. After 8 years: 32 : 28 = 8 : 7. Hence the answer is 8 : 7.

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The ages of A and B are in the ratio 6 : 5 and the sum of their ages is 44 years. What will be the ratio of their ages after 8 years?

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The correct choice is: 8 : 7

6k+5k=44⇒k=46k+5k=44\Rightarrow k=4: A = 24, B = 20.

After 8 years: 32 : 28 = 8 : 7. Hence the answer is 8 : 7.

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