Question

a father is 6 times as old as his son. after 4 years, he will be only four times as old as his son will be. what are their present ages?

Answer 1

Answer:

sons- 6

fathers- 36

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Answer 2

Answer:

son = x

father = 6x

After 4 years :

son = x + 4

father = 6x + 4

6x + 4 = 4 ( x + 4 )

6x + 4 = 4x + 16

6x - 4x = 16-4

2x = 12

x = 12/2

x = 6

son = 6 years

father = 36 years.