Question

15. Sum of the ages of father and son is 58 years and tour
years hence, the father's age will be two times the son's
age. Ages of father and sons (in years) are respectively
(A) 42 and 16
(B) 40 and 18
(C) 46 and 12
(D.) 45 and 13​

Answer 1

Answer:

(B) 40 and 18

Step-by-step explanation:

Let present age of father = x

Present age of son be y

y+x=58

x=58-y

After 2 years

Age of Son = 2+y

Father = 2+x

According to ques,

x= 2(y+2)

x+2=2y+4

x-2-2y=0

58-y-4-2y= 0

54-3y=0

y= 18

x= 40