In this question, we are given that the man is 24 years older than his son. Let`s assume the son`s age is x, then the man`s age would be x + 24.

According to the question, in two years, the man`s age will be twice the age of his son. So, if we add 2 to both the son`s and the man`s current ages, we should have the equation:

(x + 24 + 2) = 2(x + 2)

Simplifying this equation gives us:

x + 26 = 2x + 4

Bringing the variables to one side gives us:

x - 2x = 4 - 26

Simplifying further, we get:

-x = -22

Multiplying both sides by -1, we get:

x = 22

Therefore, the present age of the son is 22 years.

Alert - correct answer should be 22 years.