Question

Sum of ages of a father and his son is 42 years and also, father is 6 times as old as his son. Then, Father’s age is ________​

Answer 1

F+S=42

6S=F

A/Q

6s+s=42

7s=42

s=6

Father age = 36

Son age = 6

Verification:

36+6= 42

Answer 2

Answer:

Father's age is 35

Step-by-step explanation:

Firstly divide 42 by 6 which is equal to 7.

It means that the son's age is 7.

Now for taking out the age of father just do 42 - 7.

Hence the father's age is 35