Multiple choice

The ratio between the present age of raju and sahil is 5 : 9. Raju is 12 years younger than sahil then find the ratio of sahil age to raju age after 21 years?

  1. 4:3

  2. 3:4

  3. 3:5

  4. 5:3
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Let Raju's age = 5x, Sahil's age = 9x. Given 9x - 5x = 12, so 4x = 12, x = 3. Current ages: Raju = 15, Sahil = 27. After 21 years: Raju = 36, Sahil = 48. Ratio of Sahil to Raju = 48:36 = 4:3, which is option A.

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