Question

At present the age of father is three times the age of his son. Six years ago father's age was five times the age of his son. The present age of father is:

• A. 45
• B. 40
• C. 36
• D. 52

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 36

Present age of son = n(y-1)/(y-x) = 6(5-1)/(5 - 3) = (6 x 4)/2 =12 Present age of father = 12 x 3 = 36.