Question

The sum of the ages of a mother & her son is 60 years. Twelve years ago, the mother was five times as old as her son. Find their present ages.

• A. 50,10
• B. 40,20
• C. 35,25
• D. 42,18

Answer 1

The correct option is D

42,18

Let the present ages of mother & her son be x years and (60-x) years respectively

x-12 = 5(60 - x - 12)

6x = 252

x = 42

60 - x = 18

So, present age of mother is 42 years & that of son is 18 years.