Five years after Ram was 5 years old, Shyam was 5 times the age of Ram. Present age of Shyam is 3 times that of Ram. The present age of Ram and Shyam is

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15, 45

20, 60

10, 30

5, 15

answer is B.

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Concept- Let us assume that after

years from “Five years from when Ram was 5 years old”, i.e., after

years from when Ram was (5 + 5) = 10 years old, Ram has achieved his present age. We will use this variable to form equations based on the conditions provided in the question and find out the value of

by solving the equations. It is mentioned that when Ram was 10 years old, Shyam was 5 times his then age, i.e.,
Shyam was then (5 × 10) = 50 years.
As per our assumption, Ram’s present age is

years,
and Shyam’s Present age is

years.
It is also mentioned in the question statement that, the present age of Shyam is thrice that of Ram, i.e.,
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Therefore, Present age of Ram is (10 + 10) = 20 years,
And the present age of Shyam is (50 + 10) = 60 Years. Hence, the Correct Answer is 2) 20, 60.

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