My father is presently 25 years older than me. The sum of our ages 5 years ago was 39 years. Find my present age.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 12 years.
Let my present age = x years
(x - 5) + [(x + 25) - 5] = 39
(x - 5) + (x + 20) = 39
2x + 15 = 39
2x = 24
x = 12
Therefore, my present age is 12 years.