Five years ago Ram was three times as old as Shyam Four years from now Ram will be only twice as old...........

Quantitative Aptitude (CDS) Problems based on Ages

Five years ago, Ram was three times as old as Shyam. Four years from now, Ram will be only twice as old as Shyam. What is the present age of Ram?

30 years

32 years

36 years

40 years

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Explanation:

Let present age of Ram be x and Shyam be y
From question,
(x - 5) = 3(y – 5 ) => x – 3y = -10 ……. (i)
(x+ 4 ) = 2(y + 4) => x – 2y = 4 …….. (ii)
After solving equation (i) and (ii) we get x = 32 .Hence present age of Ram be 32 years Hence option (2)