Multiple choice

The present age of a father is 1 year more than 4 times the age of his son. One year later, the father's age will 6 years more than thrice the age of his son. What is the present age of the father?

  1. 33 years

  2. 29 years

  3. 45 years

  4. 41 years

  5. 37 years
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Let the present age of son be x years and that of father be 4x + 1 years. After 1 year, son's age = x + 1 years and father's age = 4x + 1 + 1 = 4x + 2 years Now, according to question, 3(x + 1) + 6 = 4x + 2 x = 7 So, present age of father = 4 x 7 + 1 = 29 years

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