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Present age of A is 14 years more than B. 12 years ago, ratio of A to B was 2:1. Find A's present age.
- 40
- 30
- 32
- 44
Correct answer: 40
Solution
A=B+14 and A-12=2(B-12)=2B-24 → A=2B-12. Setting equal: B+14=2B-12 → B=26. A=40.
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