Question

A son is 24 years younger than his father, and in 2 years, he will be half of the age of his father. What is the age of the father?

Options

• 48 Years

• 46 Years

• 44 Years

• 50 Years

Answer 1

46 Years

Explanation:

Let age of father is x year

Age of son = (x – 24) years

In next 2 year, Son 's age = x – 24 + 2 = (x – 22) years

A.T.Q, 

(x – 22) = (x + 2)/2

⇒ 2x – 44 = x + 2

∴ x = 46 years