Question

nancuis 4 times as old as his son. after 16 years he will be twice as old as his son. find hiz son.'s prwsent age​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

let the ge of the son = x

nancus present age = 4x

after 16 yrs son = x+16

nancu age after 16 yrs = 4x+16

according to the question:

4x+16=2(x+16)

4x+16=2x+32

4x-2x=32-16

2x=16

x=8

sons present age is 8