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?

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?

A. 24 B. 27 C. 40 D. Cannot be determined E. None of these Answer: Option A 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.