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The average age of a man and his son is 48 years. The ratio of their ages is 5 : 3. What is the son's age?

Answer

The correct answer is B: 36 years. Sum of ages = 2×48 = 96. Son's age = 96 × 3/(5+3) = 96 × 3/8 = 36 years.

  1. A.34 years
  2. B.36 years✓ Correct
  3. C.38 years
  4. D.35 years

Explanation

Sum of ages = 2×48 = 96. Son's age = 96 × 3/(5+3) = 96 × 3/8 = 36 years.
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