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The ratio of the ages of a man and his wife is 4:3. After 4 years, this ratio will be 9:7. If t the time of their marriage, the ratio f their ages was 5:3, then how many years ago were they married? a. 8 years b. 10 years c. 12 years d. 15 years e. none of these

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12 years

B

8 years

C

10 years

D

15 years

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