Question

Phil is Tom's father. Phil is 35 years old. Three years ago, Phil was four times as old as his son was then. How old is Tom now?​

Answer 1

Its very easy one,

for this kind for question you need to stay calm and read question 3–4 times and do as the question is saying.

Let’s come to solution.

Phil’s present age is 35.

so 3 years ago his age was 32.

let us assume Tom’s Present age is X.

So 3 years ago Tom’s age was (X-3)

question is saying 3 year ago Phil was four times as old as his son was then.

so it means that 4*Tom’s age 3 years ago= Phil’s age 3 years ago

4*(X-3)=32

(X-3)=32/4

(X-3)=8

X=8+3

X=11

We assumed that Tom’s Present Age is X

So Tom is 11 years Old now.

Thank you.

Answer 2

Yes Tom would be 11 years from now.