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Q · AgeModerate · 45s
The present age of the father is three times the age of his son. After 15 years, the father's age will be twice that of his son. Find their present ages.
TopicAge
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyModerate
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Let son's age = x ⇒ father=3x; 3x+15=2(x+15) ⇒ x=16, father=48.
Final Answer: Option B — 48, 16