The age of man is three times the sum of the ages of his two sons. Eight years hence,his age will be double of the sum of the ages of his sons.The fatherâ€™s present age is :  Choose the correct answer
A) 40 years
B) 45 years
C) 50 years
D) 55 years
E) 72 years
Solution   Let the sum of present ages of the two sons be x years.   Then,father's present age = 3x years.   âˆ´ (3x + 8)=2 (x +16) â‡” 3x + 8 = 2x + 32 â‡” x =24.   Hence,father's present age = 72 years. Answer 72 years
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The age of man is three times the sum of the ages of his two sons. Eight years hence,his age will be double of the sum of the ages of his sons.The fatherâ€™s present age is :