Question

. A father is six times as old as his son. In 6 years, he will be thrice

as old as his son. How old is the father now?​

Answer 1

Answer:

24

Step-by-step explanation:

Let us start by the standard assumptions to solve such kind of sums,

Let the father’s age be y;

Let the son’s age be x;

So from the first condition:  y=6x  

After 6 years, the father’s and son’s age will be : y+6 & x+6 years respectively.

Therefore, from the second condition:  y+6=3(x+6)  

Substituting y as 6x in above equation we get,

6x+6 = 3x+18 ……………………………. on opening the brackets

3x = 12 or x = 4

Therefore, y = 6x = 6 x 4 = 24

Hence, the father’s age is 24 years and son’s age is 4 years.