Multiple choice

Present ages of Ramesh and Mahesh are in the ratio of 5:6, respectively. 7 years hence, this ratio will become 6:7 respectively. What is Ramesh's present age?

  1. 35 years

  2. 36 years

  3. 38 years

  4. 40 years

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Explanation

Let present ages be 5x and 6x. After 7 years: (5x+7)/(6x+7) = 6/7. Cross-multiplying: 7(5x+7) = 6(6x+7), giving 35x + 49 = 36x + 42. Solving: x = 7. Ramesh's present age = 5x = 35 years.