The present age of son is half of the present age of his mother. Ten years ago, his mother's age was thrice the age of her son . What is the present age of the son?
A
25 years
B
20 years
C
30 years
D
40 years
Correct Answer: 20 years
Let, present age of son be 'x' " " " mother be '2x' So, 10 years ago, age of son was 'x - 10' " " " " mother was '2x - 10' ATQ, 2x - 10 = 3(x - 10) = > 3x - 2x = 30 - 10 ∴x = 20 Ans.