Question

    Difference of ages of father and son is 24 years. Two years back age of father was twice the son's present age.

    What is father's age now?

    A 44 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 46 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 38 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 42 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let F = father's age, S = son's age. ATQ- F-S= 24 F-2=2S Substitute F = S + 24 into F-2=2S, (S+24)-2 =2S S+22=2S S = 22 F=22+24 = 46 father's age now is 46 years.

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