A woman is 28 years older than her son. In three years, her age will be twice the age of her son. The present age of the son is: 

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  1. 28 years
  2. 20 years
  3. 22 years
  4. 25 years

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Option 4 : 25 years
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Given : 

Woman is 28 years older than her son.

In three years, her age will be twice the age of her son.

Calculation : 

According to question,

⇒ W = 28 + S --------(1)

⇒ W + 3 = 2(S + 3)  ----------(2)

⇒ W + 3 = 2S + 6

⇒ W - 2S = 3 , W - S = 28

On Solving Eq(1) and Eq(2) :

⇒ S = 25 years

∴ The correct answer is 25 years.

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