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. 24 B. 27

C. 40 D. Cannot be determined

E. None of these

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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.	24	B.	27
C.	40	D.	Cannot be determined
E.	None of these

Simran Bhatia · Answer

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

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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. 24 B. 27 C. 40 D. Cannot be determined E. None of these

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. 24 B. 27

C. 40 D. Cannot be determined

E. None of these

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