The ratio of the present ages of Giri and Hari is 5:8. 12 years hence, the ratio of their ages will be 11:14. Find the difference in their present ages?
Choose the correct choice from the following choices
A) 7
B) 6
C) 9
D) 2
E) 5
Let the present ages of Giri and Hari be 5x and 8x years respectively.   (5x + 12)/(8x + 12) = 11/14   70x + 168 = 88x + 132 =&gt; x = 2   Difference in their ages will be the same at all times.   This difference = Difference of their present ages   =&gt; 8x - 5x = 3x 8  - 5= 
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3x=&gt; 6 years   Answer: 6
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The ratio of the present ages of Giri and Hari is 5:8. 12 years hence, the ratio of their ages will be 11:14. Find the difference in their present ages?