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The sum ages of kartik and his father is 78 years . 6 years hence ,father’s age will be twice of kartik’s age . Find present age of father.

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The sum ages of kartik and his father is 78 years . 6 years hence ,father’s age will be twice of kartik’s age . Find present age of father.
  • A54 years
  • B56 years
  • C58 years
  • D60 years
Correct answer: A

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54 years

Sum of ages of kartik and his father ,6 years from now = 78 + 2 * 6 = 90 years
Therefore , father’s age after 6 years = (2/3) * 90 = 60 years
= > Father’s present age = 60 – 6 = 54 years.