Question

.Rajeev is 5 times older than his son. After 2 years sum of their ages will be 40. Calculate their present ages.

Answer 1

Answer:

Rajeev is 30yrs old while his son is 6

Step-by-step explanation:

let rajeevs age be x

and that of his son be y

x=5y

after two years

rajeev= x+2

his son=y+2

(x+2)+(y+2)=40

x+y=36

subs previous eqn

5y+y=36

6y=36

y=6

subs to get x

x=5y

x=5(6) =30

feel free to correct me if I'm wrong