Question

The average age of a man and his son is 48 years. The
ratio of their age is 5 : 3 respectively .What is the son's
age ?
a. 36 years
b. 38 years
c. 40 years
d. 45 years
e. 55 years

Answer 1

HEYA!!
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Give that ,

Average age of man and his son is 48 years .

Let us assume their ages as 5 x and 3x respectively .


Now the average =

5 x + 3x / 2 = 48

8x/2 = 48

x = 48 × 2 / 8

x = 12


⏪Age of man = 5 (12) = 60

⏪Age of son = 3 ( 12 ) = 36

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➡Age of Son is 36 years . Hence option a. Is correct ☑☑

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