Present ages of Kiran and Syam are in the ratio of 5:4 respectively. Three years hence, the ratio of their ages will become 11:9 respectively. What is Syam's present age in years? Answers
A) 20
B) 24
C) 25
D) 28
E) 30
Ratio = 5:4   age of kiran = 5x   age of syam = 4x   after 3 yrs = 11:9   (5x+3):(4x:3) = 11:9   x=33-27= 
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<output>6</output>
6   syam age= 4x=4*6= 
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<output>24</output>
24   ANSWER 24
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Present ages of Kiran and Syam are in the ratio of 5:4 respectively. Three years hence, the ratio of their ages will become 11:9 respectively. What is Syam's present age in years?