Question

A father is four times as old as his son . in 3 years ; he will be three times as old as his son . what are their present ages?

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

4x+3=3(x+3)

4x+3=3x+9

4x-3x=9-3

x=6

therefore 4x = 24

So, present age of father is 24 and that of son is 6.