Question

Mahesh said to his son, “At the time of your birth” I was as old as you are at present. If the Mahesh’s age is 42 years now then what will be the son’s age four years ago?

A 27 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B 19 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C 12 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D 17 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
E none of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

ATQ, we can say that Let the son’s present age = 'x'  Then, (42-x) = x  2x = 42  x = 21 Son’s age 4 years ago (21-4) = 17 yrs

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