Question

2 years ago father was 3 times as old as his son and 2 years hence twice his age will be equal to 5 times that of his son find their present ages

Answer 1

Let the present age of son be x and father be y
2yrs ago,
y-2=3(x-2)
After 2 yrs,
2(y+2)=5(x+2)
Solve the eqns
And the answer will be 14yrs and 38 yrs

Answer 2

Answer:

let 2 years ago son's age be (x) yrs

let father's age be 3x yrs

hence father's age will be 38 year

and son's age be 14 years