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 are their present ages?

Answer 1

Hi ,

At present,
_________

Shobo's age = x years

His mother's age = 6 times of

Shobo's age

= 6x years

Five years from now
________________

Shobo's age = ( x + 5 ) years

According to the problem given,

x + 5 = one by third of his mother's

present age

x + 5 = 6x / 3

x + 5 = 2x

5 = 2x - x

5 = x

Therefore ,

Shobo's present age = x = 5 years

His mother's age = 6x

= 6 × 5

= 30 years

I hope this helps you.

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Answer 2

Let Shobos age be x years

Shobos mothers age = 6x years

Shobos age after 5 years = (x + 5) years

Given Shobos age after 5 years is one-third his mothers present age

Hence (x + 5) = (1/3)(6x)

x + 5 = 2x

x = 5

Therefore Shobos present age is 5 years and his mothers present age is 30 years