The ratio of the ages of A and B is 9:5. After 8 years B would reach the present age of A. Find the present ages of B and A respectively.
A. 9, 5
B. 10, 18
C. 18, 10
D. 5, 9
E. 5, 7

• B. 10, 18
  Let the present ratio of A & B be 9x and 5x
  According to the condition 5x+8=9x ->4x=8 or x=2
  Therefore the present age of A=9*2=18 and B=5*2=10
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• here given that
  ratio of ages of A and B is 9:5
  which is A and B = 9x and 5x
  B would reach the present age of A after 8 yrs
  5x + 8= 9x
  8=9x-5x
  8=4x
  x=2
  
  FOR A 9X=9*2=18
  FOR B 5X=5*2=10
  
  correct option is 10,18
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