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Q · AgeDifficult · 45s
The present age of a father is 3 times the age of his son. After 12 years, the father's age will be twice the son's age. Find the son's present age.
TopicAge
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyDifficult
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Final Answer: Option A — 12