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The age of father and son is in the ratio of 7: 2. if 5 years ago it was 6: 1, then what is their current age?
1. 35, 10
2. 49, 14
3. 40, 13
4. 70, 20

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Correct Answer - Option 1 : 35, 10

Given

Age ratio of father and son = 7 : 2

New ratio 6 : 1 before 5 years

Calculation

Let age of father and sun be 7x and 2x

According to question

⇒ (7x - 5)/(2x - 5) = 6/1

⇒ 7x - 5 = 12x - 30

⇒ 5x = 25

⇒ x = 5

⇒ Father's age be 7 × 5 = 35 years and son's age is 2 × 5 = 10 years

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