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

 

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