The sum of the present ages of a father and his son is 50 years. Five years ago, the father's age was 7 times the son's age. The father's present age is

A. 35 years

B. 42 years

C. 40 years

D. 45 years

Doubtly AI Asked 24 Oct 2026 AI-verified · Oct 2026 ssc 10th Save WhatsApp Report

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Answer: C. 40 years

Let the ages be \(F\) and \(S\). \(F + S = 50\) and \(F - 5 = 7(S - 5) \Rightarrow F = 7S - 30\). So \(8S - 30 = 50 \Rightarrow S = 10\), \(F = 40\).

Doubtly AI · 24 Oct 2026 AI-verified · Oct 2026 Report

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