Question

Sum of the ages of father and son is 40 years. If fathers ageis three times that of his son, then find their respective ages

Answer 1

Answer:

let the common multiple be x

x+ 3x = 40

4x=40

x=40/4

x=10

age of son = x=10

age of father =3x=3*10=30

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Answer 2

Let the age of the son be X years.

Age of father = 3X years.

4X = 40

X = 10

Age of father = 30 years.

Age of son = 10 years.

The ages of the father and the son are 30 years and 10 years respectively...

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