Question

The sum of the present ages of father and his son is 60 years.six years ago,fathers age was five times the age of the son.after 6 years sons age will be_

Answer 1

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Let the present ages of son and father be x and (60 -x) years respectively.

Then, (60 - x) - 6 = 5(x - 6)

54 - x = 5x - 30

6x = 84

x = 14.

Son's age after 6 years = (x+ 6) = 20 years..