Current age of Bruce and Tomy r in the ratio of 5:4 respectively. 3 years hence, the ratio of their ages will become 11:9 respectively. What is Tomy 's present age in years?  Choose the correct choice from the following answers:
A) 20 years B) 21 years C) 24 years D) 27 years E) 30 years
Let the present ages of Bruce and Tomy be 5x years and 4x years respectively.   Then,	5x + 3	=	11   4x + 3	9   9(5x + 3) = 11(4x + 3)   45x + 27 = 44x + 33   45x - 44x = 33 - 27= 
<gadget id="calculator">33 - 27</gadget>
<output>6</output>
6.   Anand's present age= 4x = 24 years.   24 years
<result>C</result>
Current age of Bruce and Tomy r in the ratio of 5:4 respectively. 3 years hence, the ratio of their ages will become 11:9 respectively. What is Tomy 's present age in years?