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The average age of father and his son is 22 years. The ratio of their ages is 10:1 respectively. What is the age of the son?

A

24

B

4

C

40

D

14

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The correct Answer is:
B
Suppose the age of son is x years Therefore, age of father = 10x years
According to question
`(10x+x)/(2)=22`
`implies11x=44`
`:.x=(44)/(11)=4` years
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