the present age of a father is 3 years more than 3 times the age of his son . 3 years hence , father ’ s age will be 10 years more than twice athe age of the son . find the present age of the father .
Pick.
A) 33  B) 34  C) 35  D) 36  E) 37

Rationale: sol . let the son ’ s present age be x years . then , father ’ s present age = ( 3 x + 3 ) years . therefore ( 3 x + 3 + 3 ) = 2 ( x + 3 ) + 10 ‹ = › 3 x + 6 = 2 x + 16 ‹ = › x = 10 hence , father ’ s present age = ( 3 x + 3 ) = ( 3 x 10 + 3 ) years = 33 years . answer a
Answer: A