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The ratio of age of two boys is 5 : 6. After two years the ratio will be 7 : 8. The ratio of their age after 12 years will be
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22 24 -
15 16 -
17 18 -
11 12
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Correct Option: C
The present age of boys are 5x and 6x years respectively.
After 2 years,
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| 6x + 2 | 8 |
⇒ 42x + 14 = 40x + 16
⇒ 2x = 2 ⇒ x = 1
Ratio after 12 years
⇒ 5x + 12 : 6x + 12 = 17 : 18
