What is the ratio of A's age to B's age? Statement I: A is 8 years older than B. Statement II: Five years ago, the ratio of their ages was 3:2. Which statement(s) are sufficient to answer?

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Both statements together are needed (neither alone is sufficient). Neither statement alone fixes both ages. Together: A = B + 8 and 2(B+8) = 3B - 5 give B = 21, A = 29, ratio 29:21.

What is the ratio of A's age to B's age? Statement I: A is 8 years older than B. Statement II: Five years ago, the ratio of their ages was 3:2. Which statement(s) are sufficient to answer?

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