Question

Kevin's presnt age is one-third his mother's present age if the mother's ae was five times his age six year's ag what are their present age

Answer 1

let kevin's prsent age =x
and his mother's present age=y
according to question,
3x=y ----------(1)
5 (x-6) =y-6
5x-30=y-6
5x-y=24---------------(2)
from equation (1)and (2)
2x=24
x=12 and y =36

hence Kevin's present age =12 years
and his mother's present age=36 years