Question

After 5 years, three times the age of Jacob will be equal to his fathers age which is equal to 6 times Jacob 's present age. Find the present age of both of them?

Answer 1

Answer:

Let Jacob present age be x years

According to statement

3(x + 5) = 6(x)

3x + 15 = 6x

3x = 15

x = 5

So,Jacob age is 5 year

Father age is 30 years