Multiple choice

A father is 14 times older than his son. After 12 years, his age will be 20/7 of the age of his son. Find the present age of the father.

  1. 30 years

  2. 32 years

  3. 26 years

  4. 28 years

  5. 24 years
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Let the present age of son be x years.

Then, present age of father = 14x years

After 12 years, son's age = x + 12 years and father's age = 14x + 12 years 

Now, according to question,

20/7(x + 12) = 14x + 12

x = 2

So, present age of father = 14x = 14 * 2 = 28 years

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