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The average age of a man and his son is 45 years. The ratio of their age is 2:1, respectively. What is the age of the man and his son?
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The average age of a man and his son is 45 years. The ratio of their age is 2:1, respectively. What is the age of the man and his son?

A.

60,30

B.

70, 35

C.

62, 31

D.

56,28

Correct option is A


Given:
The average age of a man and his son is 45 years
The ratio of their ages is 2:1
Solution:
Let the ratio of their ages be 2x,1x
Total sum of the ages of man and his son = 2×45 = 90 years
2x+x = 90
3x=90
x=30
Man’s age =2x = 2×30 = 60
Son’s age =x= 30 years

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