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The grid shows the ages of A and B five years ago.

Ages five years ago and now
5 years agoNowA20?B30?

What is the ratio of their ages now?

  • A 2 : 3
  • B 4 : 6
  • C 5 : 7 Correct
  • D 3 : 5
Correct Answer: Option C

Now: A = 25, B = 35

Ratio 25 : 35 = 5 : 7

Trap: 2 : 3 is the ratio five years ago – ratios change with time.

Answer: 5 : 7

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