The sum of the present ages of a father and his son is 58 years. Four years ago, the ratio of their ages was 4: 1. What is the present age of the father?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 44 years.
Let the present age of son = x
Present age of father = 58 - x
Four years ago;
Age of son = x - 4
Age of father = 58 - x - 4 = 54 - x
According to the question;
(54 - x)/(x - 4) = 4/1
x = 14
Present age of father = 58 - x = 58 - 14 = 44 years