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:
14 years
18 years
20 years
22 years
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 7 of 10.

Srikanth said:   2 decades ago
2 (x+2) ?

Why it has been used in the solution? Can anyone explain me please?

Achutharaj said:   1 decade ago
@Deva


2(x+2) first two is twice of his age . x is son age.+2 is after 2 years

Arvy said:   7 years ago
X+26 = 2x + 4.
X = 22 where is 2x gone I don't get it, anyone please explain.

Shahee said:   8 years ago
Why can't we take father's age is 24x instead of 24+x. Can anyone explain?
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Racha sunil said:   9 years ago
I'm a commerce background student, Please explain each with step by step.

NIJEESH V S said:   6 years ago
@Ranjani cleared my doubt. Thank you @Rajani. You have a teaching skills.
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Madan said:   9 years ago
Its better to check given option. We will get easy answer in few sec.

Vaishali said:   1 decade ago
Please explain me x+24+2
I dont understand why 2 added in left side?

Shwetha said:   2 decades ago
X is the son's age after 2 years and twice rite that's why 2 (x+2).

Raashi said:   1 decade ago
@Deepak.

After 2 years means we have to had 2 for son's age also.


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