Banking Exams Quant — Question 1808
Question
The present age of a father is 3 times that of his son. After 12 years the father's age will be twice that of the son. Find the son's present age.
- 10 years
- 12 years
- 14 years
- 16 years
Correct answer
B — 12 years
Explanation (English)
Let son = x, father = 3x. After 12 years: 3x + 12 = 2(x + 12) → 3x + 12 = 2x + 24 → x = 12 years.
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