Present age of Bob is equal to Abby's age $8\, years$ ago. Four years hence, the respective ratio between Bob's age and Abby's age will be $4: 5$ at that time. What is Bob's present age? (in $years$)

  • A

    $24$

  • B

    $32$

  • C

    $40$

  • D

    $20$

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