Question

A man is 24 years older than his son. in two years after, his age will be twice the age of his son. the present age of son is

Answer 1

let the age of the son be=x
father's age=x+24
after two year,
2x=x+24
2x-x=24
x=24
24÷2=12the present age of son
father's age=12+24=36

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 = 2(x + 2)

➳ x + 26 = 2x + 4

➳ 26 - 4 = 2x - x

➳ x = 22 years

Therefore,the present age of his son is 22 years