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?  Options:  A) 24 years  B) 66 years  C) 77 years  D) 55 years  E) 16 years
Let the present ages of Sameer and Anand be 5x and 4x years respectively.   Then, (5x + 3)/(4x + 3) = 11/9   9(5x + 3) = 11(4x + 3) =&gt; x = 6   Anand's present age = 4x = 24 years.   24 yearsnswer: 24 years
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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?