Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

Ram is as old as i was 5 years ago. Shyam's present age is what my age will be 10 years from now. Shyam is 4 times ram's age now. What is my present age?

  1. 5

  2. 10

  3. 20

  4. 25

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Let 'my age' be X. Ram = X - 5. Shyam = X + 10. The problem states Shyam = 4 * Ram. So, X + 10 = 4(X - 5). Solving this: X + 10 = 4X - 20; 30 = 3X; X = 10. My present age is 10.