Aptitude - Problems on Ages - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Problems on Ages - General Questions (Q.No. 6)
6.
A man is 24 years older than his son. In two years, his age will be twice the age of his son. The present age of his son is:
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Let the son's present age be x years. Then, man's present age = (x + 24) years.
(x + 24) + 2 = 2(x + 2)
x + 26 = 2x + 4
x = 22.
Discussion:
94 comments Page 10 of 10.
Jas said:
1 decade ago
Will anyone explain more clear.
Mani Ramani said:
2 decades ago
Hi sri kanth..
2(X+2)?
Ans:
In 2 years , father age will be twice the age of son , so (X+24)+2(father'age+In(after) 2 years) = 2(X+2)(son's present age+ In 2 years) as twice so that's y 2(X+2).
2(X+2)?
Ans:
In 2 years , father age will be twice the age of son , so (X+24)+2(father'age+In(after) 2 years) = 2(X+2)(son's present age+ In 2 years) as twice so that's y 2(X+2).
Shwetha said:
2 decades ago
X is the son's age after 2 years and twice rite that's why 2 (x+2).
Srikanth said:
2 decades ago
2 (x+2) ?
Why it has been used in the solution? Can anyone explain me please?
Why it has been used in the solution? Can anyone explain me please?
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