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?  Choose the most appropriate option
A) 21	B) 22	C) 23	D) 25	E) 24
Ratio of the present age of Kiran and Syam =5:4   Let present age of Kiran =5x   Present age of Syam =4x   After 3 years, ratio of their ages =11:9   ⇒(5x+3):(4x+3)=11:9⇒9(5x+3)=11(4x+3)⇒45x+27=44x+33⇒x=33−27=6   Syam's present age =4x=4×6=24   Answer is 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?