The ages of Ram and Shyam are in the ratio of 3:4. After two years, their ages become 10:13. How old is Ram?

26 years

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27 years

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18 years

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19 years

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Solution

The correct option is C
18 years

Let the present ages of Ram and Shyam be a:b

a : b = 3 : 4

a+2 : b+2 = 10 : 13

Solving, we get a = 18 years.

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The ages of Ram and Shyam are in the ratio of 3:4. After two years, their ages become 10:13. How old is Ram?

The correct option is C 18 years Let the present ages of Ram and Shyam be a:b a : b = 3 : 4 a+2 : b+2 = 10 : 13 Solving, we get a = 18 years.

The correct option is C
18 years

Let the present ages of Ram and Shyam be a:b

a : b = 3 : 4

a+2 : b+2 = 10 : 13

Solving, we get a = 18 years.