A man is 24 years older than his son.

A man is 24 years older than his son. In four years, his age will be twice the age of his son. The present age of the son is

Quiz

Answer/Solution

20 years

Steps/Work

Solution
Let the son's present age be x years .Then, man's present age = (x+24)years.
Then ‹=›(x+24)+4= 2(x+4)
‹=›x+28=2x+8
x= 20.
Answer C