Question: I am three times as old as my son. 15 yr hence, I will be twice as old as my son. The sum of our ages is
Options:
A) 48 yr
B) 64 yr
C) 60 yr
D) 72 yr
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
- Let age of son be x yr.
Father’s age $ =3x $
15 yr’s, hence age of son $ =(x+15) $
Age of father $ =3x+15 $
According to the question,
$ 3x+15=2(x+15) $
$ \Rightarrow $ $ 3x+15=2x+30 $
$ \Rightarrow $ $ x=15 $
Sum of ages $ =x+3x=4x=60yr $