Question

    The age of a father is 4 times that of his son. After 6 years, the father will be 3 times as old as his son. Find the present age of the son.

    A 12 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 8 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 9 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 10 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the present age of the son be x years. Then the father’s age is 4x years. After 6 years, the father will be 4x + 6, and the son will be x + 6. Given: 4x + 6 = 3(x + 6). 4x + 6 = 3x + 18. x = 12 years.

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