Question

the age of the father is three times the age of the son. if the sum of their ages is 60 years, then find their present ages​

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Step-by-step explanation:

By given condition (x-5)+(3x-5)=70 4x-10=70 4x=70+10 4x=80 x=80/4 x=20 Now, present age of son =20 ,also present age father=3x means 3×20=60 Therefore, present age of the son is 20 yrs and that of father is 60 yrs.

Answer 2

present age father=3x means 3×20=60 Therefore, present age of the son is 20 yrs and that of father is 60 yrs