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A man is five times as old as his son. In four years' time, the...

Mathematics
WAEC 2020

A man is five times as old as his son. In four years' time, the product of their ages would be 340. If the son's age is y, express the product of their ages in terms of y.

  • A. 5y\(^2 - 16y - 380 = 0\)
  • B. 5y\(^2 - 24y - 380 = 0\)
  • C. 5y\(^2 - 16y - 330 = 0\)
  • D. 5y\(^2 + 24y - 324 = 0\)
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Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation

Man = x, Son = y 

x = 5y

(x + 4)(y + 4) = 350

(5y + 4)(y + 4) = 340

5y\(^2\) + 20y + 4y + 16 - 240 = 0

5y\(^2\) + 24y - 324 = 0


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