Question

Ratio of the ages of a son and his father is 1:3. Six years ago the difference between their ages was 24. Find Son's present age.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Son's present age is 12 years

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the present age of the son and his father be x and y respectively

Ratio of the ages : x/y=1/3

y=3x

6 yrs ago : (y-6)-(x-6)=24

y-x=24

3x-x=24

2x=24

x=12

Present age of son is 12