A man is 24 years older than his son. In two years, his age will be twice the age of his son. The present age of his son is

14 years

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22 years

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Solution

The correct option is D 22 years
Let son's present age be x years. Then, man's present age = (x + 24) years.
$∴ (x + 24) + 2 = 2 (x + 2)$
$\Rightarrow x + 26 = 2 x + 4$
$\Rightarrow x = 22$

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A man is 24 years older than his son. In two years, his age will be twice the age of his son. The present age of his son is

The correct option is D 22 yearsLet son's present age be x years. Then, man's present age = (x + 24) years.∴(x+24)+2=2(x+2)⇒x+26=2x+4⇒x=22

The correct option is D 22 years
Let son's present age be x years. Then, man's present age = (x + 24) years.
$∴ (x + 24) + 2 = 2 (x + 2)$
$\Rightarrow x + 26 = 2 x + 4$
$\Rightarrow x = 22$