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 answer:
A) 20
B) 18
C) 23
D) 26
E) 24
(5x + 3)/(4x + 3) = 11/9   9(5x + 3) = 11(4x + 3) =&gt; x = 6   Anand's present age = 4x = 24 years.   ANSW24R 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?