Question

The age of father is 20 years more than twice the age of the son. If sum of their ages is 65 years,Find the age of son and the father.

Answer 1

Let the age of son be a years

Age of father = 2a + 20

According to question,

a + 2a + 20 = 65

=> 3a + 20 = 65

=> 3a = 45

=> a = 15

Son's age = 15 years

Father's age = 50 years

Answer 2

Let the age of son be x and then age of father will be (2x+20)

According to the given information,

x+(2x+20) =65

x+2x+20=65

3x=65-20

3x=45

x=45/3

x =15

Now,


Age of son =x =15years


Age of father =(2x+20) =[(2*15)+20]

Age of father =30+20=50 years



I hope this will help you


-by ABHAY