Presently the ratio between the ages of David and James is 3:2. after 8 years David will be 29. What is the present age of James?  Choose the correct option.
A) 24 B) 23 C) 14 D) 21 E) 25
Let the present ages of David and James be 3x years and 2x years respectively   3x+8 = 29   3x = 21   x = 7   James's age = 2x =14 years   Answer is 14
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Presently the ratio between the ages of David and James is 3:2. after 8 years David will be 29. What is the present age of James?