Multiple choice

The present age of a father is equal to the sum of his son’s and wife’s present ages. The respective ratio between the present ages of his wife and son is 8:1 and the difference between his wife’s and son’s present ages is 28 years, what will be father’s age after 4 years? (In years)

  1. 36

  2. 38

  3. 40

  4. 44

  5. 48
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Let wife's age = 8k, son's age = k. Difference: 8k - k = 28, so 7k = 28, k = 4. Son = 4 years, Wife = 32 years. Father's present age = 4 + 32 = 36 years. After 4 years: 36 + 4 = 40 years. Option C is correct.

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