Question

A boy is 26 years younger than his father in 3years, his she will be 1by third of his fathers age Find the boy's present age

Answer 1

Answer:

The boy is presently 10 years old.

Step-by-step explanation:

Gívєn -

Boy is = 26 years younger than is father

In 3 years ,his age will be =  of his father's age.

Tσ fínd -

The boy's present age

Sσlutíσn -

✯ Let the ages be -

Father as x

Son as (x - 26)

✯ After 3 Years =

Father will be (x + 3)

Son will be (x - 26) + 3

✯ According to the Question -

After 3 Years boy's age will be 1/3 of his father's age .

Father's present age = 36

✯ Son's present age =

Son's present age = 10 Years

The boy is presently 10 years old.