Question

14. After 5 years, the age of father will be thrice that of his son. Five years ago
father's age was 7times as old ashis son. What is the present age of the father
(in years)?
(a) 35
(b) 36
(c) 40
(d) 44​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

40 option c...........

Answer 2

Answer:

40 years..

Explanation:

Let Five years ago the age of son be x years and age of father be 7x years

Present age of son =x+5

Present age of father =7x+5

5 years later their age will (x+10) and (7x+10)

∴7x+10=3(x+10)

7x−3x=20

4x=20

x=5

So, the present age of son=x+5=5+5=10years

and the present age of father=7x+5=35+5=40years

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