Correct option is (C) x + y = 24
Let both numbers are x and y.
\(\therefore\) Their sum = x+y
\(\therefore\) x + y = 24 \((\because\) Given that sum of both numbers is 24)
Correct option is (D) none
Let Ramu's present age be x years.
\(\therefore\) Ramu's age before 4 years = (x - 4) years
Ramu's age after 12 years = (x + 12) years
\(\therefore\) x+12 = 3(x-4)
\(\Rightarrow\) x+12...