A) 12 years
B) 14 years
C) 16 years
D) 20 years
Correct Answer: C
Solution :
Suppose the present age of the son is x years. Therefore, the present age of father will be 3x years. According to question. \[5(x-8)=3x-8\] \[\Rightarrow \] \[5x-40=3x-8\] \[\Rightarrow \] \[5x-3x=40-8\] \[\Rightarrow \] \[2x=32\] \[\therefore \] \[x=\frac{32}{2}=16\] yearsYou need to login to perform this action.
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