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.
A) 12 years	B) 16 years	C) 24 years	D) 32 years	E) 36 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?