Question

The ratio of the ages of a father and son is17 : 7 respectively. 6 years ago the ratio oftheir ages was 3 : 1 respectively. What is thefathers present age ?

Answer 1

Answer:

the fathers present age is 51

Answer 2

Given

Ratio of the ages of father and son =17:7

Age after 6 years ago of father and son in the ratio = 3:1

Find

Present age of father .

Solution :

Let the age of father be 17x

so, age of son = 7x

After 6 years : Age of father and son =20:8

A/q

17x + 7x = 20 + 8

=>24x = 28

=> x = 28 ÷ 24

=> x = 7/6

:. Present age of father = 3×17

= 51 years

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