Multiple choice

The age of father is 2 years more than twice his son's present age. After 7 years, the sum of their ages will be 121 years. Find the present age of the father.

  1. 70 years

  2. 76 years

  3. 72 years

  4. 60 years

  5. 66 years
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Let the present age of the son be x years.

Then, present age of father = 2x + 2 years 

Now, after 7 years, son's age = x + 7 years and father's age = 2x + 2 + 7 = 2x + 9 years

Now, according to question, 

x + 7 + 2x + 9 = 121 

x = 35

So, present age of son = 35 years

Therefore, present age of father = 35 * 2 + 2 = 72 years

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