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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 at the time of marriage, the ratio was 5:3. then how many years ago were they married?

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The ratio of present ages of A and B is 7 : 8. After 6 years from now, the ratio of their ages will be 8 : 9. If C's present age is 10 years more than the present age of A, then find the present age (in years) of C.
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