The ages of X and Y are in the proportion of 6:5 and total of their ages is 44 years. The proportion of their ages after 8 years will be

A  3:6

B 6:3

C 8:7

D 9:5

Solution

Correct Answer: Option C

Let current ages of X and Y correspondingly, is 6A & 5A
Given: 6A + 5A = 44
=> A = 4
Proportion of ages after 0.8 decades will be

6A + 8 : 5A + 8 

32:28 (or) 8:7

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