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If the ratio of ages of A and B is 5: 6 and the sum of their ages is 55, what is the age of A?

A15

B25

C30

D18

Answer:

B. 25

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The ratio of ages of A and B = 5x : 6x According to the question 5x + 6x = 55 x = 5 Sum of age of A = 5 x 5 = 25


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