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?	Select the correct option.
A) Can't be determined
B) 40
C) 27
D) 24
E) None of these
Explanation:   Let the present ages of Sameer and Anand be 5x years and 4x years respectively.   Then, (5x+5)/(4x+5)=11/9   ⇒ 45x + 45 = 44x + 55⇒ 9(5x + 5) = 11(4x + 5)   ⇒ 45x - 44x = 55 - 45= 
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10.   Anand's present age= 4x = 40 years.   Answer: 40
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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?