- A14
- B16
- C12
- D15
Step-by-Step Solution
Let son = s, father = 60 − s. Six years ago: (60 − s − 6) = 5(s − 6) ⇒ 54 − s = 5s − 30 ⇒ 6s = 84 ⇒ s = 14.
Answer: A) 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. (answer in years)
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