The age of a Mohan is three times the sum of the ages of his two sons. Five years hence, his age will be double of the sum of the ages of his sons. The father's present age is?

M4maths Previous Puzzles

05 Apr 2021 Age The age of a Mohan is three times the sum of the ages of his two sons. Five years hence, his age will be double of the sum of the ages of his sons. The father's present age is?: OPtion
1) 45
2) 46
3) 47
4) 48
5) 49
6) 50
7) 40
8) 41
9) 42
10) None of the above; Correct Option: 1 Best Solution (2)

Billal Hossain 3 years AGO

Let, Father's present age = x
sum of two sons age = y
according to question,
3y-x=0..... (1)
2(y+10)-x=5....(2)
(1)*2-(2)*3 we get,
6y-2x-6y-60+3x=-15
or, x= -15+60
or, x=45
Therefore, father's present age is = 45 years
So, My option is (1)

Like? Yes (1) | No

Chinmay Swarup Chiranjeevi 3 years AGO

M = 3(x+y)
M +5 = 2(x+5+y+5)
x+y = 15
From 1
M = 45

Like? Yes | No

Dimple

India

Punjab

Time: 00:01:33

Points

Maths Quotes

Everything in nature adheres to the cone, the cylinder and the cube.

Paul Cezanne

mathematics never dies because it always stays in the minds and souls of people who love mathematics. Those people will not let maths die instead they will die.................

D . kalyan kumar

Placed User Comments

M4Math helped me a lot.

Vipul Chavan 4 years ago

Thanks m4 maths for helping to get placed in several companies.
I must recommend this website for placement preparations.

yash mittal 5 years ago

The age of a Mohan is three times the sum of the ages of his two sons. Five years hence, his age wil

M4maths Previous Puzzles

05 Apr 2021 Age