Multiple choice

John's present age is one fourth of his father's age two years ago. John's father's age will be twice the age of Raman after 10 years. If Raman's 12th birthday was celebrated 2 years ago, then what is John's present age?

  1. 5 years

  2. 7 years

  3. 9 years

  4. 11 years
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Explanation

Raman's 12th birthday was 2 years ago, so he is 14 now. Father's age in 10 years = 2 * (14 + 10) = 48. Father's present age = 48 - 10 = 38. Father's age 2 years ago = 36. John's age = 36 / 4 = 9.

AI explanation

Raman's present age is 12 + 2 = 14 years, making him 24 years old after 10 years. John's father will be twice Raman's age then, so the father's future age is 48, meaning his present age is 38 years. Two years ago the father was 36, and John's present age is one fourth of that, which is 9 years. The result is 9 years.

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