John Is 4 Times as Old as Martha

Multiple Choice

John is 4 times as old as Martha. Eight years ago the sum of their ages was sixty-nine. How old are they now?

A) John is 88; Martha is 22
B) John is 56; Martha is 14
C) John is 60; Martha is 15
D) John is 68; Martha is 17
E) John is 76; Martha is 19