Question

A father is three times as old as his son. Four year ago, he was four times as old as his son the
was. What is the age of each?​

Answer 1

Answer:

12 and 36

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the age of son be x

Age of his father will be 3x

A.T.Q- Four years ago-

Age of his son was x-4

Age of father was 4x-16

Therefore, 3x-4 = 4x-16

-x = -12

x = 12

Age of the son = 12 years

Age of his father = 36 years