The age of father 8 years ago was twice the age of his son. eight years hence, father's age will be twice that of his son. The ratio of their present ages is:  Pick one:
A) 5 : 3
B) 7 : 3
C) 9 : 2
D) 7 : 2
E) 13 : 4
Let the ages of father and son 8 years ago be 2x and x years respectively.   Then, (2x + 8) + 8 = 2[(x + 8) + 8]   2x + 16 = 2x + 32   x = 16.   Required ratio = (2x + 8) : (x + 8) = 40 : 24 = 5:3   answer :5 : 3
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The age of father 8 years ago was twice the age of his son. eight years hence, father's age will be twice that of his son. The ratio of their present ages is: