Arithmeticeasy · Past Paper
The ratio of the ages of Ram and Shyam is 4:5. If the sum of their ages is 81 years, find Shyam's age.
A36
B45
C40
D50
✓ Correct Answer: B — 45
Sum of parts = 4+5=9. Shyam's age = (5/9) * 81 = 45 years.
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