ArithmeticQuestion 294 of 550

A father is 4 times as old as his son. The sum of their ages is 50 years. How old is the son?

  1. 12 years
  2. 8 years
  3. 40 years
  4. 10 years
Show answer

Correct answer: 10 years

There are 4 + 1 = 5 parts. One part = 50 ÷ 5 = 10. This is the son's age.

Test structure: ETEC guide to the GAT

Practice arithmetic

Questions last reviewed: 21 October 2026