Question

Rams age is one fourth of his father's age. Five years from now rams age will be one third of his father's present age. Find their present age.

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Let ram father be X

Ram be 1/4x

After 5years

Ram father be X+5

Ram be 1/4x+5

Given that

1/3(X+5)=1/4x+5

X/3+5/3=1/4x+5

X/3-1/4x=5-5/3

4x/12-3x/12=15/3-5/3

X/12=10/3

X=10/3×12

X=40

Father is 40

Ram is 10