the present age of a father is 3 years more than 3 times the age of his son . 3 years hence , father as age will be 8 years more than twice the age of the son . find the present age of the father .  Choose the correct option.
A) 88 B) 77 C) 33 D) 44 E) 27

Rationale: explanation : let the present age be ' x ' years . then father ' s present age is 3 x + 3 years . three years hence ( 3 x + 3 ) + 3 = 2 ( x + 3 ) + 8 x = 8 hence father ' s present age = 3 x + 3 = [ ( 3 x 8 ) + 3 ] = 27 years . answer : e
Answer: E