Question

A man is 24years older than his son .In two years his age will be twice the age of his son .The present age of the son is

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the age of son be x

2x=24

x=24/2

x=12

so,the present age of son is 12

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