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?A.24B.27C.40D.Cannot be determinedE.None of these
Simran Bhatia , 11 Years ago
Grade 11
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Simran Bhatia
Last Activity: 11 Years ago
Answer:OptionA
Explanation:
Let the present ages of Sameer and Anand be 5xyears and 4xyears respectively.
Then,
5x+ 3
=
11
4x+ 3
9
9(5x+ 3) = 11(4x+ 3)
45x+ 27 = 44x+ 33
45x- 44x= 33 - 27
x= 6.
Anand''s present age = 4x= 24 years.
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