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    Question

    The present age of a father is  three  times the

    present age of his son. After 10 years, the father’s age will be  twice  the age of his son. What is the present age of the son?
    A 12 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 10 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 18 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 25 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ, Let son’s present age = x Father’s present age = 3x After 10 years: Son = x + 10 Father = 3x + 10 Given: 3x + 10 = 2(x + 10) 3x + 10 = 2x + 20 3x − 2x = 20 − 10 x = 10 So son’s present age = 10 years.

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