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      Question

      16 years ago from now, ratio of ages of β€˜R’ and

      β€˜L’ was 3:5, respectively. If β€˜L’ is 9 years elder to β€˜R’, then what will be the age of β€˜L’, 5 years hence from now?
      A 45 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 54 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 42 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 40 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      16 years ago from now, let ages of β€˜R’ and β€˜L’ be β€˜3x’ years and β€˜5x’ years, respectively. So, 5x – 3x = 16 Or, 2x = 16 Or, x = 8 Present age of β€˜L’ = 5x + 9 = 5 Γ— 8 + 9 = 49 years Age of β€˜L’, five years hence from now = 49 + 5 = 54 years

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