Q: Nothing is known about the personal life of the ancient Greek mathematician Diophantus except for the information in the following: “Diophantus passed 1⁄6 of his life in childhood, 1⁄12 in youth, and 1⁄7 more as a bachelor. Five years after his marriage was born a son who died four years before his father, at 1⁄2 his father’s (final) age.” How old was Diophantus when he died?
(a)64
(b)54
(c)74
(d)84
Correct Answer: (d)
The correct answer is (c): 74. Subject: Science & Technology | Sub-topic: Health & Diseases Note: This answer was determined through AI-based research. Verify against the official answer key when available.