Problems on Ages · Question 18 · Easy

The present ages of a son and his father are in the ratio 3 : 8. The father is 35 years older than the son. What is the son's present age?

  1. 15 years
  2. 21 years
  3. 24 years
  4. 18 years
Answer and explanation

Answer: B. 21 years

Explanation: The difference of 5 parts equals 35 years, so one part = 7. Son = 3 × 7 = 21 years.

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