The ratio of the ages of two friends Ram and Shyam is 5 : 3. If Ram is 12 years older than Shyam, then what is the age of Shyam?

Correct option is D

Given:

Ram is 12 years older than Shyam

Ratio of their ages are 5:3

Solution:

Let the ages of Ram and Shyam be $$5x$$​ and $$3x$$​​

Then,

​$$5x-3x = 12$$​​

​$$2x =12$$​​

​$$x=6$$​​

Shyam’s age = $$3x = 18\, years$$​​