Multiple choice

At present the age of Ram and Shyam is in the ratio of ( 5 : 4 ). After 3 years the ratio will become ( 11 : 9 ). Find out the present age of Shyam :

  1. 28

  2. 27

  3. 26

  4. 24
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Explanation

Let ages be 5x and 4x. After 3 years: (5x+3)/(4x+3) = 11/9. Cross-multiplying: 9(5x+3) = 11(4x+3) → 45x+27 = 44x+33 → x = 6. Shyam's present age = 4(6) = 24. Check: Ram=30, Shyam=24 → 30/24 = 5/4. After 3 years: 33/27 = 11/9. Option B gives 27 (Ram's age, not Shyam's).

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