present ages of Ram and Rahim are in the ratio of 4:3 respectively. Four years ago, the ratio of their ages was 16:11 respectively . what Ram's present age in years?  Choose the correct answer:  A) 27  B) 24  C) 40  D) 20  E) 35
Ram and Rahim be 4x years and 3x years respectively   (4x-4)/(3x-4)=16/11   11(4x-4)= 16(3x-4), 44x-44=48x-64   x=5, therefore Ram's present age : 4x= 20 years   correct answer(20)
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present ages of Ram and Rahim are in the ratio of 4:3 respectively. Four years ago, the ratio of their ages was 16:11 respectively . what Ram's present age in years?