Question

Father’s age is four times the son’s age. Sum of their ages is 60. Find their
ages.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

let the son's age be x yrs

therefore father's age = 4x yrs

sum of their ages = 60

therefore

x + 4x = 60

=> 5x = 60

=> x = 12

therefore son's age =x yrs =12 yrs

theredore father's age = 4x yrs = 4×12 yrs = 48 yrs

Answer 2

let son age be x

then father age is 4x

x+4x= 60

5x= 60

x = 12

son's age is 12 yrs

father's age= 4x

=4×12 =48yrs

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