the present age of a father is 3 years more than 3 times the age of his son . 5 years hence , father ' s age will be 10 years more than twice the age of the son . find the present age of the father .
Choose the correct choice
A) 33 B) 38 C) 27 D) 40 E) 48

Rationale: if the present age be x years . father ' s will be ( 3 x + 3 ) years . . so , ( 3 x + 3 + 5 ) = 2 ( x + 3 ) + 10 or , x = 8 so the fathers present age = ( 3 x + 3 ) = ( 3 * 8 + 3 ) years = 27 years . . answer : option c
Answer: C