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  1. The sum of the present ages of a father and his son is 60 years. Six years ago, father's age was five times the age of the son. After 6 years, son's age will be:
    2. A.

    12 years
    B.

    14 years
    C.

    18 years
    D.

    20 years

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    Answer : Option D

    Explanation :

    Let the present ages of son and father be x and (60 -x) years respectively.

     

    Then, (60 - x) - 6 = 5(x - 6)

     

     54 - x = 5x - 30

     

     6x = 84

     

     x = 14.

     

     Son's age after 6 years = (x+ 6) = 20 years..

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