Multiple choice

Akash is 30 years younger than his father. Four years ago, Akash was 2/5th as old as his father. How old will Akash's father be 6 years from today?

  1. 50 years

  2. 54 years

  3. 40 years

  4. 60 years

  5. 64 years
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Let the present age of father be x years.

Then, present age of Akash = x - 30 years 

Four years ago, Akash's father's age = x - 4 years and Akash's age = x - 30 - 4 = x - 34 years

According to the question,

x - 34 = 2/5(x - 4)

x = 54

Akash's father's present age = 54 years 

So, father's age after 6 years = 54 + 6 = 60 years

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