The present ages of three persons in proportions 2 : 8 : 6. Eight years ago, the sum of their ages was 56. Find their present ages (in years).  Choose the correct choice:
A) 10, 40, 30	B) 16, 28, 36	C) 16, 28, 35	D) 16, 28, 34	E) 16, 28, 33
Let their present ages be 2x, 8x and 6x years respectively.   Then, (2x - 8) + (8x - 8) + (6x - 8) = 56   16x = 80   x = 5.   Their present ages are 2x = 10 years, 8x = 40 years and 6x = 30 years respectively.   10, 40, 30nswer:10, 40, 30
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The present ages of three persons in proportions 2 : 8 : 6. Eight years ago, the sum of their ages was 56. Find their present ages (in years).