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?  Choose the correct choice from the following options: A) 30 B) 25 C) 24 D) 35 E) 40
Let the present ages of Sameer and Anand be 5x and 4x years respectively.   Then, (5x + 3)/(4x + 3) = 11/9   9(5x + 3) = 11(4x + 3) =&gt; x = 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?