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5.
Present ages of Sameer and Anand are in the ratio of 5 : 4 respectively. Three years hence, the ratio of their ages will become 11 : 9 respectively. What is Anand's present age in years?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Let the present ages of Sameer and Anand be 5x years and 4x years respectively.
| Then, | 5x + 3 | = | 11 |
| 4x + 3 | 9 |
9(5x + 3) = 11(4x + 3)
45x + 27 = 44x + 33
45x - 44x = 33 - 27
x = 6.
Anand's present age = 4x = 24 years.
Discussion:
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Melvin n. Kwaibiah said:
3 years ago
Very helpful. Thanks, everyone for explaining the answer.
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Inna Reddy Chilakala said:
10 years ago
Anand present age:
4*(11-9)*3/5*9-11*4 = 4*2*3/1 = 24.
4*(11-9)*3/5*9-11*4 = 4*2*3/1 = 24.
Surya said:
10 years ago
All explanations are good but some errors are present.
Vinitha said:
1 decade ago
@Samuel.
How can we use this formula bt(c-d)/(ad-bc)?
How can we use this formula bt(c-d)/(ad-bc)?
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Sajid said:
1 decade ago
Remember @agila the ratio are not for a period.
Varun said:
1 decade ago
Can any one tell me that how 4x has occured.
Shyam kumar said:
1 decade ago
Could any explain why should we multiply 4x.
Srini said:
1 decade ago
Can some one give short cut to solve this ?
M.pradeepa said:
1 decade ago
Why the number 3 is added to 5x and 4x?
Vivek said:
8 years ago
Thanks for the given explanation.
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