Question

Gagan's father's present age is six times Gagan's present age. Gagan's age five years from now will be one third of his father's present age. What are their present ages?​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Solution :-

Let Gagan's present age be x ;

Let Gagan's present age be x ;Let Gagan's present age be x ;Gagan's father's present age = 6x.

5 Years from now :-

Gagan's age = x + 5

According To Question :-

=) x + 5 = 1/3 (6x)

=) x + 5 = 2x

=) 2x - x = 5

=) x = 5

Gagan's father's present age = 6 (5) = 30 years.

Hence,

Hence,Gagan's present age is 5 years ;

Hence,Gagan's present age is 5 years ;Gagan's father's present age is 30 years.