The present ages of three persons are in proportions 4:7:9. Eight years ago, the sum of their ages was 56. Find their present ages (in years)?

16 years, 28 years and 36 years

12 years, 21 years and 27 years

20 years, 35 years and 45 years

The present ages of three persons are in proportions 4:7:9. Eight year

1.	The present ages of three persons are in proportions 4:7:9. Eight years ago, the sum of their ages was 56. Find their present ages (in years)?
A.	16 years, 28 years and 36 years
B.	8 years, 14 years and 18 years
C.	12 years, 21 years and 27 years
D.	20 years, 35 years and 45 years
Answer» B. 8 years, 14 years and 18 years