2731. A father is as twice as old as his son. 20 years of ago, the age of the father was 12 times the age of the son. The present age of the father is ______?
- A. 22 years
- B. 45 years
- C. 32 years
- D. 44 years
Check answer and explanation
Answer: 44 years
Explanation Let son = x, father = 2x 20 years ago: Father = 2x - 20 Son = x - 20 2x - 20 = 12(x-20) 2x - 20 = 12x - 240 220 = 10x x = 22 Father's age = 2x = 44 Last verified on 11-03-2026