Question

The present age of Goutham's mother is three times the present age of Goutham. After five years their ages will add to 66 years. Find their present ages.

• A. 14, 42
• B. 16, 48
• C. 15, 45
• D. 9, 27

Answer 1

The correct option is A

14, 42

Let Goutham's present age be 'x' years.

Then his mother's present age = 3x

After 5 years, their ages are x + 5 and 3x + 5

Given that, (x + 5) + (3x + 5) = 66

4x + 10 = 66

x = 14

Goutham's present age is 14 and his mother's age is 42 years.