Question

Two years ago,father was three times as old as his son and two years hence,twice his age will be equal to five times that of his son.find thier present ages

Answer 1

let the present age of father be x
& the present age of son be y

A.T.Q
x-2=3(y-2)
x-2=3y-6
x-3y=-4.......i

2(x+2)=5(y+2)
2x+4=5y+10
2x-5y=6............ii

the father's present age = 38
& the son's present age =14
( solution is in attachment)
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