Multiple choice

Ram's age, four years ago, was 7/8 of Laksham's age. If Ram's present age is 32 years, what is Laksham's present age?

  1. 30 years

  2. 24 years

  3. 36 years

  4. 40 years

  5. 32 years

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Ram's present age = 32 years

Four years ago, Ram's age = 32 - 4 = 28 years

Four years ago, Laksham's age = 28 * 8/7 = 32 years

Now, present age of Laksham = 32 + 4 = 36 years