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The age of father is thrice of his son. If the sum of their ages is 48 yr. What is the age of father?

A

a. 30 yr

B

b. 32 yr

C

c. 36 yr

D

d. 40 yr

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The correct Answer is:
C
Let age of son = `x yr`
Then the age of father = `3x yr `
Now, `3x + x = 48`
`implies 4x = 48`
`implies x = 12 `
`therefore` Age of father = `3 xx 12 = 36 yr `
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