Question

A father is 30 years older than his son. In 12 years, the man will be three times as old as his son. Find their present ages.
-@Aparna Priyadarshini

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

let man’s age be x and son y

x=30+y

x+12=3(y+12)

30+y+12=3y+36

y+42=3y+36

2y=6

y=3yrs (age of son)

x=33yrs ( age of father)

verification

33+12=3(3+12)

45=3(15)

45=45

so answer is correct.

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