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The ratio of the present ages of John and Jim is 5 3 Four years hence it will be 3 2 Find the presen...........

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    The ratio of the present ages of John and Jim is 5 : 3. Four years hence it will be 3 : 2. Find the present age of John.

    5yrs

    Incorrect Answer

    5 yrs

    Incorrect Answer

    10 yrs

    Incorrect Answer

    20yrs

    Correct Answer
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    Explanation:

    Present ratio = 5 : 3.

    ∴ actual values are 5x and 3x.

    So (5x + 4) / (3x + 4) = 3/2 → x = 4
    So present ages are 20 yrs and 12 yrs.

    Hence, option 4 is the correct answer.

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