Radha's present age is three years less than twice her age 12 years ago. Also the respective ratio between Raj's present age and Radha's present age is 4 : 9. What will be Raj's age after 5 years ?

• A. 15 years
• B. 14 years
• C. 17 years
• D. 16 years

Answer: (C)

Let Radha's present age = x years.∴ x = 2 (x = 12) - 3= x = 2x - 24 - 3= x = 27∴ Raja's present age = 4/9 x 27= 12 years ∴ Raja's age after 5 years = 12 + 5 = 17 years