Question

my father is thrice as old as i am now and sum of our ages is 56 years . find the age of my father​

Answer 1

Answer:

42

Step-by-step explanation:

let ur age b x

and fathet age be 3x

A to Q

x+3x=56

4x=56

x=14

father age = 3x=3×14=42

Answer 2

Answer: 42

Step-by-step explanation:

Let my age be x

Let my father's age be 3x

Therefore,

Sum of our ages = x + 3x

x + 3x = 56

4x = 56

x = 56/4

x = 14

Therefore, my age is 14

My father's age is 3 × 14

= 42