Question

an uncle is twice as old as his nephew, and eight years ago he was three times as old as his nephew. Find their present ages.

Answer 1

Answer:

nephew's present age be=x years

uncle's present age will be = 2x years

8 year ago

nephew's age was=x-8

uncle's age was=2x-8

Now,ATQ

2x-8=3(x-8)

2x-8=3x-24

3x-2x=-8+24

x=16

nephew's present age is =16 years

and uncle's present age is =32 years