Question 13
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A father is 4 times as old as his son. Five years ago the product of their ages was 234. How old is the father now?
- A 44 years Correct
- B 40 years
- C 48 years
- D 52 years
Correct Answer: Option A
(4s − 5)(s − 5) = 234
Try s = 11: 39 × 6 = 234 ✔
Father = 44
Answer: 44 years
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