Question

I am currently 5 times as old as my son. In 6 years time I will be three times as old as he will be then. What is the present age of my son ?

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the present age of your son be x

then the present age of you is 5x

According to problem,

5x + 6 = 3(x+6)

$5x + 6 = 3x + 18$

$5x - 3x = 18 - 6$

$2x = 12$

$x = \frac{12}{2}$

$x = 6$

present age of your son = 6 years

present age of you = 5x

=5(6)

= 30 years

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Answer 2

Answer:

6 years(son) , father-30 years

Step-by-step explanation:

Father's present age=x

Son's present age=y

x=5y

x-5y=0____________1

After 6 years;

x+6=3(y+6)

x+6=3y+18

x+6-3y-18=0

x-3y-12=0_________2

Now u can use any metod substitution or elimination method and find x and y.

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