Age difference between my son and me is 30 years. Sum of our ages is 54. What is my age now?
A) 12
B) 42
C) 38
D) 45
E) 15

Name: Age difference between my son and me is 30 years. Sum of our ages is 54. What is my age now? A) 12 B) 42 C) 38 D) 45 E) 15
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Age difference between my son and me is 30 years. Sum of our ages is 54. What is my age now? 
A) 12
B) 42
C) 38
D) 45
E) 15

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The sum of the ages is 54. If we let the son's age be x, then the parent's age would be x + 30. The equation is x + (x + 30) = 54. Solving for x gives x = 12 (son's age), so the parent's age is 12 + 30 = 42.

Age Difference Between My Son and Me Is 30 Years