Multiple choice

Sandeep is four years older than Ramu at present. After four years the ratio of their ages will be 4 : 3. What is Ramu's age at present?

  1. 12 years

  2. 9 years

  3. 8 years

  4. 15 years
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Let Ramu's present age be x. Sandeep is x + 4. After 4 years: Ramu = x + 4, Sandeep = x + 8. Given ratio (x + 8)/(x + 4) = 4/3. Cross-multiplying: 3x + 24 = 4x + 16, so x = 8. Ramu's present age is 8 years, which matches the claimed answer C. Sandeep is 12 years now, and after 4 years they'll be 12 and 16 respectively, maintaining the 4:3 ratio.

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