Multiple choice

The present ages of Ram and Sham are in the ratio 4 : 5. After 3 years, the ratio of their ages will be 9 : 11. What is Sham's present age?

  1. 24 years

  2. 30 years

  3. 60 years

  4. 48 years

  5. None of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Let the present age of Ram be 4x, Present age of Sham = 5x  5x+3 : 4x+3 = 11 : 9 or x = 6 So, present age of Ram is 4*6 = 24 years and of Sham is 5*6 = 30 years.

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