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The age of father 10 years ago was thrice the age of his son. 10 years hence father’s age will be twice that of his son. Find the ratio of their present ages?

(a)

5:4

(b)

6:9

(c)

7:3

(d)

3:6



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The age of father 10 years ago was thrice the age of his son. 10 years hence father’s age will be twice that of his son. Find the ratio of their present ages?

(a)

5:4

(b)

6:9

(c)

7:3

(d)

3:6

1 Answer
127 votes
Answer Key / Explanation : (c) -

Let son’s age 10 yrs. ago be  yrs. Then, father’s age 10 yrs. ago =  yrs.

Son’s age 10 yrs. hence =  yrs. 

Father’s age 10 yrs. hence =  yrs.

Ratio of father’s age and son’s age at present =

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