- A14
- B12
- C16
- D10
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 ages of a father and his son is 60 years. Six years ago the father was five times as old as the son. Find the son's present age. (answer in years)
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