Question

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 six years son's age will be -

• A. 18
• B. 14
• C. 20
• D. 16

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 20

Let the present age of son be x. Then, present age of father is (60−x). According to the question, ⇒ (60−x)−6=5(x−6) ⇒ 54−x=5x−30 ⇒ 54+30=5x+x ⇒ 84=6x x = 84/6 = 14 Son's age after 6 years =(x+6)years =(14+6)years =20years.