Present ages of Sameer and Anand are in the ratio of 5 : 4 respective…

Question

Present ages of Sameer and Anand are in the ratio of 5 : 4 respectively. Three years hence, the ratio of their ages will become 11 : 9 respectively. What is Anand's present age in years?

Accepted Answer

Option A. 24. Answer & Solution Answer: Option A Solution: & Let\, the\, present\, ages\, of\, Sameer\, and\, Anand\, be\, & 5x\, years\, and\,4x\, years\, respectively & Then,\, 5x + 34x + 3 = 119 & 9 ( 5x + 3 ) = 11 ( 4x + 3 ) & 45x + 27 = 44x + 33 & 45x - 44x = 33 - 27 & x = 6 & Anand's\,…