Question

Shobo's mother's present age is six times Shobo's present age. Shobo's age five years from now will be one-third of his mother's present age. What is their present age?<br />​

Answer 1

Answer:

shobo is 11 and his mom is 33

Answer 2

Answer:

Let Shobos present age =x

Her mother's present age =6x

Five years hence, their ages will be x+5 and 6x+5.

According to the question, we have

(x+5)=

3

1

×6x

x+5=2x

∴x=5

Shobos Age =5 yrs

Shobos mother's age =30 yrs.