Multiple choice

Ram's age after 17 years will be 6 years less than twice her present age. The respective ratio between Vivan's present age and Amit's present age is 21: 19. If Amit's age 31 years hence will be same as three times Ram's present age, what will be Vivan's age 4 years hence?

  1. 44 years

  2. 45 years

  3. 46 years

  4. 48 years

  5. None of these
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Explanation

Let Ram's present age be R. R+17 = 2R-6, so R = 23. Vivan:Amit = 21:19, let V = 21k, A = 19k. A+31 = 3R = 69, so A = 38. Then 19k = 38, k = 2. V = 21×2 = 42. Vivan's age 4 years hence = 42+4 = 46.

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