Multiple choice

The present age of Raju's father is twenty more than the double of Raju's age. Find the present age of his father, if the age of his father will be thrice of Raju's age after two years.

  1. 54 years

  2. 52 years

  3. 50 years

  4. 48 years
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Let Raju's age be x. Father's age = 2x + 20. After 2 years: 2x + 22 = 3(x + 2). Solving: 2x + 22 = 3x + 6. Therefore x = 16. Father's age = 2(16) + 20 = 52 years. This matches option C.

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