Question

Somya is one-seventh as old as her father. In 8 years, she will be one-third as old as father. What are their present ages ?​

Answer 1

Answer:

somya is 4 years old and her father is 28 years old

this is the correct answer

let her present age be x then her father's age is 7x

$\frac{x + 8}{7x + 8} = \frac{1}{3 }$