The present ages of father and son are in the ratio 7:2. If the father is 30 years older than the son, what is the son’s age?

A10 years

B12 years

C14 years

D16 years

Explanation

7x – 2x = 30 => 5x = 30 => x = 6. Son’s age = 2x = 2 * 6 = 12 years.

Exam Relevance

Topic: Averages
Subtopic: Age Problems

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