Question

18. I am 5 times as old as my son. After 6 years, I will be three times as old as he will be then. What are our ages now?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Your present age is 30 years and son's age is 6 years.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let your present age be x years and son be y years.

According to the question,

x = 5y

After 6 years,

your age = (x + 6) years

your son's age = (y + 6) years

As per the question,

x + 6 = 3(y + 6)

x + 6 = 3y + 18

x – 3y = 18 – 6

x – 3y = 12

5y – 3y = 12

2y = 12

y = 12/2

y = 6

Value of x :

x = 5(6) = 30

Therefore, your present age is 30 years and son's age is 6 years.