The sum of the present ages of a father and his son is 60 years. Six years ago, father's age was five times the age of the son. After 6 years, son's age will be:
A. 12 years
B. 14 years
C. 18 years
D. 20 years
E. None of these
Answer: Option D
Solution(By Examveda Team)
Let the present ages of son and father be x and (60 -x) years respectively.Then, (60 - x) - 6 = 5(x - 6)
⇒ 54 - x = 5x - 30
⇒ 6x = 84
⇒ x = 14
∴ Son's age after 6 years = (x + 6) = 20 years.
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So, the father's age after 6 years will be ????
F+S = 60
F= 5x}
S= x} 6yrs ago
now f= 5x+6, s= x+6 => F+S = 60 = 6x + 12;
X = 12 (6 yrs ago),,, 18 (present),,,,24 (6yrs after)
=> 24 yrs is correct
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there is no discussion about( sum) of ages of father and son so i dont agree with you.pleas explain it to clear my doubt