- A12
- B14
- C15
- D10
Step-by-Step Solution
With son = s, father = 60 - s; six years ago 54 - s = 5(s - 6), giving 6s = 84, so s = 14 years.
Answer: B) 14
The sum of the present ages of a father and his son is 60 years. Six years ago, the father's age was five times the son's age. Find the son's present age (in years).
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