Question

a man is thrice as old as his son. five years ago the man was four times as old as his son. find their present ages

Answer 1

man be x and son be y

x/y=3

x-5/(y-5)=4

x-5=4y-20

since x=3y

3y-5=4y-20

y=15

so man =15yrs and father =45yrs

Answer 2

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