Present ages of Sameer and Anand are in the ratio of 5 : 4 respectively. Five years hence, the ratio of their ages will become 11 : 9 respectively. What is Anand's present age in years?
Choose the correct choice.
A) A)24  B) B)89  C) C)40  D) D)56  E) E)45
Let the present ages of Sameer and Anand be 5x years and 4x years respectively.   Then,	(5x + 5/4x + 5)=11/9   9(5x + 5) = 11(4x + 5)   45x + 45 = 44x + 55   45x - 44x = 55 - 45= 
<gadget id="calculator">55 - 45</gadget>
<output>10</output>
10.   Anand's present age= 4x = 40 years.   Answer:40
<result>C</result>
Present ages of Sameer and Anand are in the ratio of 5 : 4 respectively. Five years hence, the ratio of their ages will become 11 : 9 respectively. What is Anand's present age in years?