Question

Sum of ages of a father and the son is 40 years. If father’s age is three times that of his son, then find their

respectiv ages​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer: Son=10 years and father=30 years

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the age of son be x.

Then father's age =3x (3 times of the son)

Sum of ages=40 i.e.

x+3x=40

4x=40

x=10

Son=x=10; Father=3x=3x10=30