Question

A man is 24 years older than his son. After 2 years , the man's age will be 3 times that of his son. Find the present age of son.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let son's age be x

present age of man=24+x

after 2 years=2+(24+x)=3x

as per question,

$2 + (24 + x) = 3x \\ 2 + 24 + x = 3x \\ 26 = 3x - x \\ 26 = 2x \\ x = \frac{26}{2} = 13$

son's age=13

Answer 2

Answer:

Let the sons present Age be x years.

Then, Mans present age will be (x + 24) years.

According to Question :

➳ x + 24 + 2 = 3(x + 2)

➳ x + 26 = 3x + 6

➳ 26 - 6 = 3x - x

➳ 2x = 20

➳ x = 10 years

Therefore,the present age of his son is 10 years.