A man’s age is now 3 times his son’s age. Eight years back, the man’s age was 5 times his son’s age. What is the present age of the son?

A man’s age is now 3 times his son’s age. Eight years back, the man’s age was 5 times his son’s age. What is the present age of the son?

A 15

B 16

C 20

D 18

Solution

Correct Answer: Option B

his sons age=x his age= 3x eight years before, 3x-8=5(x-8) or,x=16