- A14
- B17
- C12
- D11
Step-by-Step Solution
Let the son be s. Then s + 34 + 3 = 3(s + 3) → s + 37 = 3s + 9 → s = 14 years (the father is 48).
Answer: A) 14
A father is 34 years older than his son. In 3 years, the father's age will be three times the son's. How old is the son now (in years)?
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