Question

    The sum of the ages of a son and father is 52 years;

    after four years the age of the father will be four times that of the son. What is the present age (in years) of the son?
    A 10 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 9 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 8 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 12 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Present age of (F+S )=52 After 4 years (F+S)=52+8=60. After 4 years the ratio of age F and S =4:1      ATQ- 4+1=60 1=12 After 4 years age of son =12 Present age of son =12-4=8 years.

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