Question

The sum of ages of father and his son is 60 years.After 14 years,father's age will be thrice the age of the son. Find their present ages​

Answer 1

Answer:

Here's the answer :-

Step-by-step explanation:

At present father's age = x years

Son's age = 60 - x

After 14 years,

Father's age = (x + 14 years)

Son's age = (60 - x + 14) years

= (74 - x) years

According to the problem :-

x+14 = 3(74-x)

x+14 = 222 - 3x

4x = 208

x = 208/4

x = 52

Son's age = (60-52)

= 8 years

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Answer 2

At present father's age = x years

Son's age = 60 - x

After 14 years,

Father's age = (x + 14 years)

Son's age = (60 - x + 14) years

= (74 - x) years

According to the problem :-

x+14 = 3(74-x)

x+14 = 222 - 3x

4x = 208

x = 208/4

x = 52

Son's age = (60-52)

= 8 years