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A man is 24 years older than his son. In two years, his age will be twice the age of his son. The present age of his son is

  • 20 years
  • 21 years
  • 22 years
  • 24 years

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Let the son's present age be x years. Then, man's present age = (x + 24) years
=> (x + 24) + 2 = 2(x + 2)
=> x + 26 = 2x + 4
So, x = 22

Similar Questions :

1. Average age of A and B is 24 years and average age of B, C and D is 22 years. The sum of the ages of A, B, C and D is

  • 90
  • 98
  • 120
  • Data is not adequate

Answer: Option D

2. In 10 years, A will be twice as old5as B was 10 years ago. If A is now 9 years older than B, the present age of B is

  • 35
  • 37
  • 39
  • 41

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Let B's age = x years.
Then, As age = (x+ 9) years.
(x+9+10)=2(x—10)
hence x=39.
Present age of B = 39 years

3. Ratio between Rahul and Deepak is 4:3, After 6 Years Rahul age will be 26 years. What is Deepak present age.

  • 14
  • 15
  • 20
  • 22

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Present age is 4x and 3x,
=> 4x + 6 = 26 => x = 5

So Deepak age is = 3(5) = 15

4. 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

  • 15 years
  • 18 years
  • 20 years
  • 22 years

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Clue : (60 - x) - 6 = 5(x - 6)

5. A man is 24 years older than his son. In two years, his age will be twice the age of his son. The present age of this son is

  • 21 years
  • 22 years
  • 23 years
  • 24 years

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Let's Son age is x, then Father age is x+24.
=> 2(x+2) = (x+24+2)
=> 2x+4 = x+26
=> x = 22 years

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