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?  Pick one
A) Can't be determined  B) 40  C) 27  D) 24  E) None of these
Explanation:   Let the present ages of Sameer and Anand be 5x years and 4x years respectively.   Then, (5x+3)/(4x+3)=119   ⇒ 45x + 27 = 44x + 33⇒ 9(5x + 3) = 11(4x + 3)   ⇒ 45x - 44x = 33 - 27= 
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6.   Anand's present age= 4x = 24 years.   Answer: 24
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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?