Difference between the present ages of A and B is 12 years. 5 years ago from present, the ratio of ages of A and B is 5 : 3. What is the present age of B?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
5 years ago:
A = 5x
B = 3x
Current age:
A = 5x + 5
B = 3x + 5
Difference
B's current age:
B = 3x + 5 = 18 + 5 = 23
Correct Answer = 23 years