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