The ages of Ram and Mukta are in the ratio of 3 : 5. After 9 years, the ratio of their ages will become 3 : 4. The present age of Muka (in years) is:
- Let Ram's age = 3X and Mukta's age = 5X
3X + 9 = 3 4 (3X + 9) = 3 (5X + 9) 5X + 9 4
Mukta's age = 15 years.
Let's assume that the present age of Mukta is 5x years.
Then, the present age of Ram will be 3x years.
After 9 years, the age of Mukta will become 5x + 9 years, and the age of Ram will become 3x + 9 years.
The given ratio of their ages after 9 years is 3 : 4. Hence,
(3x + 9) / (5x + 9) = 3/4
Cross-multiplying, we get:
12x + 108 = 15x + 135
Solving for x, we get:
3x = 27
Hence, x = 9.
Therefore, the present age of Mukta is 5x = 5 * 9 = 45 years.
To summarize:
The present age of Mukta is 45 years.
Answer: A - 15.
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