Question

A father is 4 times old as his son. After 16 years he will be only twice as old as his son. Find their present ages.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Let Son's age =x and Man's age =4x

After 16 years,

2(x+16)=4x+16

2x+32=4x+16

16=2x

x=8 years

∴ Son's age =8 years and Man's age =32 years.