Question

A man is 24 years older than his son. In two years, his age will be twice the age of his son. The present age of his son is:
A.14 years
B.18 years
C.20 years
D.22 years

Answer 1

Answer:

Let present age of his son is 'x' yrs

So present age of his father is (x+24) yrs

after 2 yrs,

age of son will be (x+2) yrs

age of father will be (x+26) yrs

according to the question:-

=> x+26 = 2(x+2)

=> - x = -22

i.e:- =>. x = 22 yrs

Hence the present age of son is 22 yrs

So option( D) is correct answer.

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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