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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:
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NIJEESH V S said:
6 years ago
@Ranjani cleared my doubt. Thank you @Rajani. You have a teaching skills.
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Viji said:
6 years ago
@Srikanth.
In another 2 years, son's age X will become X+2. So it is written as X+2.
Hence in question after two years father age will be twice of son's age so 2 (X+2).
In another 2 years, son's age X will become X+2. So it is written as X+2.
Hence in question after two years father age will be twice of son's age so 2 (X+2).
Ankush said:
6 years ago
Age difference will be 24.
And after 2 years father's age will be twice as son's age. So 14, 18, 20 will not be answer.
And after 2 years father's age will be twice as son's age. So 14, 18, 20 will not be answer.
Anandu said:
7 years ago
Here we assumed as the sons's present age as x. And through the problem we are finding the value of 'x'.that means present age.so no need to subtract that 2 years from 22. The son's present age is 22.
Snigda said:
7 years ago
Son's age = x,then father's age =x+24.
After 2 years the age of son is x+2.
Given that father's age is twice as the age of son's age,
Then father's age will be 2(x+2),
2(x+2)=x+24,
2x-x=24-2,
X = 22(present age of son).
After 2 years the age of son is x+2.
Given that father's age is twice as the age of son's age,
Then father's age will be 2(x+2),
2(x+2)=x+24,
2x-x=24-2,
X = 22(present age of son).
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Veeresh said:
7 years ago
Let's son age =x
Father age= -+24
The ration between father and son is always equal,
X=x+24.
After 2 years;
Father age also increases and don age also,
X+2= x+24+2.
But we have one condition,
After 2 years father age is twice than son age,
So.
2(x+2)= x+24+2.
Simplify;
2x-x =24+2-4,
X=22,
X is son age =22.
According to the question
When son age is 1-year father is 24 years.
1:24
Now, when son age is 22.
Father age= 22+24=46 years.
Father age= -+24
The ration between father and son is always equal,
X=x+24.
After 2 years;
Father age also increases and don age also,
X+2= x+24+2.
But we have one condition,
After 2 years father age is twice than son age,
So.
2(x+2)= x+24+2.
Simplify;
2x-x =24+2-4,
X=22,
X is son age =22.
According to the question
When son age is 1-year father is 24 years.
1:24
Now, when son age is 22.
Father age= 22+24=46 years.
Pawan said:
7 years ago
@Ranjani.
According to equation 1, how come sons age be greater than father's age?
I didn't get this problem to please someone explain it to me.
According to equation 1, how come sons age be greater than father's age?
I didn't get this problem to please someone explain it to me.
G Lohith Kumar said:
7 years ago
Good explanation. Thanks you all.
Arvy said:
7 years ago
X+26 = 2x + 4.
X = 22 where is 2x gone I don't get it, anyone please explain.
X = 22 where is 2x gone I don't get it, anyone please explain.
Vetri said:
7 years ago
I think 20 is the correct answer.
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