Question

Ankit’s father is 4 times as old as Ankit. After 5 years, the father will be three times as old as Ankit. What are the present ages of Ankit and his father respectively?

Answer 1

let Ankit be -x

father -4x

after 5years

(4x+5) ,(x+5)

according to the Q

3(x+5) = 4x+5

3x+15=4x+5

3x-4x=-15+5

-x= -10

minus and minus will cut so both will become positive

i.e.

x=10

so

Ankit is x means 10 years

and

father is 4x means 10*4= 40

so father =40 and Ankit = 10

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Answer 2

Ankit's age = 10

His father's age = 40

Step-by-step explanation:

Let Ankit's present age be 'x'

His father's age is 4x

4x + 5 = 3(x+5)

4x + 5 = 3x + 15

4x - 3x = 15 - 5

x = 10

therefore, x = 10

his father's age = 10×4 = 40