The age difference between my son and me is 30 years. In 3 years from today, I will be thrice as old as my son. What is my age now?
A)12
B)42
C)38
D)45
E)15

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Let the son's age be x. Then, the parent's age is x + 30. In 3 years, the son's age will be x + 3, and the parent's age will be x + 33. According to the problem, x + 33 = 3(x + 3). Solving this equation gives x = 12, so the parent's current age is 12 + 30 = 42.

The Age Difference Between My Son and Me Is 30