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The ages of A and B are in the ratio `4:3` After 6 years. Their ages will be in the ratio `11:9`, as present age is

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To solve the problem, we will follow these steps: ### Step 1: Define the present ages of A and B Let the present age of A be \(4x\) and the present age of B be \(3x\), where \(x\) is a common multiplier. ### Step 2: Write the equation for their ages after 6 years After 6 years, the age of A will be \(4x + 6\) and the age of B will be \(3x + 6\). ### Step 3: Set up the ratio equation According to the problem, after 6 years, the ratio of their ages will be \(11:9\). Therefore, we can write the equation: \[ \frac{4x + 6}{3x + 6} = \frac{11}{9} \] ### Step 4: Cross-multiply to eliminate the fraction Cross-multiplying gives us: \[ 9(4x + 6) = 11(3x + 6) \] ### Step 5: Expand both sides Expanding both sides, we get: \[ 36x + 54 = 33x + 66 \] ### Step 6: Rearrange the equation Now, we will rearrange the equation to isolate \(x\): \[ 36x - 33x = 66 - 54 \] \[ 3x = 12 \] ### Step 7: Solve for \(x\) Dividing both sides by 3 gives: \[ x = 4 \] ### Step 8: Find the present ages of A and B Now we can find the present ages: - Age of A: \(4x = 4 \times 4 = 16\) - Age of B: \(3x = 3 \times 4 = 12\) ### Final Answer The present age of A is 16 years and the present age of B is 12 years. ---
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