Multiple choice

Father’s age is 1 more than five times the son’s age. After 3 years, father’s age will be 2 less than four times the son’s age. What is father’s present age ?

  1. 30 years

  2. 40 years

  3. 31 years

  4. 29 years

  5. 25 years

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Let son's age be x. Father's present age = 5x + 1. After 3 years: (5x + 1) + 3 = 4(x + 3) - 2. Solving: 5x + 4 = 4x + 10, so x = 6. Father's present age = 5(6) + 1 = 31 years. Option C is correct.