Multiple choice

Five years ago, his father's age was 7 years more than 5 times the age of Vijay. After 10 years, his age will be 11 years less than that of 3 times of Vijay's age. Find father's present age.

  1. 40 years

  2. 44 years

  3. 46 years

  4. 42 years

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Let father's present age be F and Vijay's present age be V. Five years ago: F-5 = 7 + 5(V-5), giving F = 5V - 13. After 10 years: F+10 = 3(V+10) - 11, giving F = 3V + 9. Equating: 5V - 13 = 3V + 9, so 2V = 22, V = 11. Therefore, F = 5(11) - 13 = 42 years.