Present ages of Solomon and Arnald are in the ratio of 5:4 respectively. Three years hence, the ratio of their ages will become 11:9 respectively. What is Arnald present age in years?  Choose the correct answer: A) A)24 B) B)25 C) C)26 D) D)27 E) E)28
Let the present ages of Solomon and Arnald be 5x and 4x years respectively.   Then, (5x + 3)/(4x + 3) = 11/9   9(5x + 3) = 11(4x + 3) =&gt; x = 6   Arnald present age = 4x = 24 years.   24NSWER:24
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Present ages of Solomon and Arnald are in the ratio of 5:4 respectively. Three years hence, the ratio of their ages will become 11:9 respectively. What is Arnald present age in years?