Previous year MCQs

Aptitude & Reasoning UPPSC 2008 GS-I
Question

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

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: 8:7

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “8:7”.
Therefore, the ratio of their ages after 8 years will be: 8:7

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