A man is 3 years older than his wife and four times as old as his son. If the son becomes 15 years old after 3 years, what is the present age of the wife?

Options

A. 60 years
B. 51 years
C. 48 years
D. 45 years

Answer

D

Explanation

Suppose the present age of son is x years.
Therefore, present age of the father =4x years
According to question
`x+3=15`
`:.x=15-3=12` years
The present age of father `=4x=4xx12=48` years
`:.` The present age of man.s wife = 48 - 3 = 45 years