A man was 31 years of age when he had his first son. His wife was 26 years of age when his son attained the age of 7 years. The difference in age between the man and his wife is : `(1) 7 years` `(2) 9 years` `(3) 5 years` `(4)12 years`

Options

A. 7 years
B. 9 years
C. 5 years
D. 12 years

Answer

D

Explanation

The age of wife at the birth of her son = 26-7 = 19 years
Required difference
= 31 - 19 = years = 12 years