WBCS.LIVE practice question

The sum of the present ages of a father and his son is 6 years more than 3 times the present age of the son. After 2 years, 2 times the father's age will be 7 years less 5 times the son's age. Find the age difference (in years) of father and son.

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 17 years
  2. 20 years
  3. 19 years
  4. 23 years

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 19 years