Question

the difference between the present ages of Tara and her father is 24years . 5 years ago she was one fifth her father's age. Find their present ages.

plz show working and do as algebraic equation

Answer 1

let be present age of Tara=x
so, present age of his father will=x+24
then,age of Tara 5 years ago will=x-5
According to the question ,
x-5=(x+24)÷5
5(x-5)=x+24
5x-25=x+24
5x-x=24+25
4x=49
x=49÷4
x=12.25 years
so, present age of Tara is=x=12.25 years
present age of Tara's father=x+24
=12.25+24=36.25 years