Question

i am currently 5 times older than my son. in 6 years time will be three times as old as he will be then. what are our ages now. with steps

Answer 1

Answer:6 years,30 years

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the age of son be x years and father be 5x years.

A.T.Q

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

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

3x+18=5x+6

2x=12

x=6 years

Age of son=6 years

Age of father=30 years

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Answer 2

Answer:

6

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the son's age be x

So the father's age is 5x

In 6 yrs, the son will be 3(x+6) and the father will be 5x +6

So the equation formed is 3(x+6)=5x+6

3x+18=5x+6

3x-5x=6-18

-2x=-12

Therefore x = 12/2(as both the minus signs will be cancelled(

So the answer is 6