Question

Amit is now 6 times as old as his son. Four years from now, the sum of their ages will be 43 years. Determine amitÂ’s present age

Answer 1

let the age of amit's son be x yrs

age of amit= 6x

4 yrs from now,

x+4+6x+4 =43

7x+8=43

x=43-8/7

x=5 yrs

amit's present age is 6x i.e..

6(5)

=30 yrs