the ratio of ages of father & his son 17;7 respectively six years ago the ratio six years ago the ratio of Their ages was 3:1 respectively what is the present age of father
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Let the present age of father and son be 17x years and 7x years respectively.
According to the question. 17x -6 _ 3
17x−67x−6=3117x−67x−6=31
=> 21x - 18 = 17x - 6
=> 21x - 17x = 18 - 6
=> 4x = 12
=> x = 124124 = 3
Therefore, Father's present age = 17×317×3 = 51 years
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x=3 is the right answer
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