Question

The ratio of the age of father and son at present in 5:1 after 5 years the sum of their ages is 46 what is the age of the father at present

Answer 1

Answer: 38 yrs at present

Explanation:

Let their ages be 5x and 1x

So, 5x + 1x=46

6x=46

x=46÷6

x=7.6

Now, father's age= 5x

Hence, 5*7.6=38yrs at present