The present ages of Lewis and Brown are in the ratio 1:2. Three years from now, the ages will be in the ratio 3:5. Find the present age of Brown.	Choose the correct choice from the following answers.
A) 8
B) 9
C) 10
D) 11
E) 12
l:b=1:2 &amp; (l+3):(b+3)=3:5   then 2l=b &amp; 5l+15=3b+9   by solving above we get   b=12   ANSW12R:123 +9= 
<gadget id="calculator">3 +9</gadget>
<output>12</output>
12   ANSW12R:12
<result>E</result>
The present ages of Lewis and Brown are in the ratio 1:2. Three years from now, the ages will be in the ratio 3:5. Find the present age of Brown.