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 8 of 10.
Reddy said:
1 decade ago
Everybody follows Ranjani solution.she gave a nice solution.
Devi said:
7 years ago
I think it should be 20 years because present age is asked.
Javeed said:
1 decade ago
Why we added 2(x+2) will any one explain this please ?
SHRAVS said:
5 years ago
Why is it 24 and not 24x? Anyone explain this.
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Karishma said:
1 decade ago
It is said after 2yrs. So i thnk it is (x+2).
Nyadam ligu said:
8 years ago
Can anyone explain how (x+24)+2 is formed?
Deva said:
1 decade ago
I didn't got how (x + 24) + 2 = 2(x + 2) .
Stella said:
1 decade ago
Thank you Ranjani. You cleared my doubts.
Sarah said:
9 years ago
@Lucky.
Thank you, You cleared my doubt.
Thank you, You cleared my doubt.
M.Manimaran said:
5 years ago
Please anyone explain the answer clearly.
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