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 8:7
B 3 : 6
C 6 : 3
D 9 : 5

Correct Answer: 8:7

Given, The age of x and y are in the proportion of 6 : 5 Sum of the proportion = 6 + 5 = 11 The age of x = 44 of 611  = 44×611 = 24The age of y  = 44 of 511 = 44×511 = 20The proportion of their ages after 8 years will be  = 24  +  8 : 20  + 8  = 32 : 28 = 8 :7
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