Question

Tom is 5 times as old as Jerry. After 4 years, he will be 3 times as old as Jerry. Find the present ages of Tom and Jerry​

Answer 1

First what is Kerry's age ?

Answer 2

Answer:

tom 20 and jerry 4

Step-by-step explanation:

let tom =t and jerry =j

1) T=5J

2)T+4= 3(J+4)

5J+4=3J+12

2J=8

☆J=4

putting j=4 in T=5J

T=5×4

☆T=20