Question : Directions: Govind is 48 years old. He is twice as old as his son Prem, is now. How old was Prem seven years ago?
Option 1: 16
Option 2: 17
Option 3: 13
Option 4: 18
Answer (1)
20th Jan, 2024
Correct Answer: 17
Solution :
Given:
Age of Govind = 48 years old.
Let, the present age of Prem = X years
And, the present age of Govind = 2X years
According to the given question,
⇒ 2X = 48,
⇒ X = 48 ÷ 2 = 24 years
So, seven years before, Prem age was ⇒ 24 – 7 = 17 years. Hence, the second option is correct.
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