Question

When Tom's father was 31 years old.Tom was 8 years old. Now, his father is twice Tom's age. How old is Tom now​

Answer 1

Answer:

tom is now 23 years old.....

Answer 2

Answer:

after some years the age of Tom's father is twice of Tom and that be x

=>31+x=2(8+x)

=>31+x=16+2x

=>x=15

so, tom age now is 8+15=23 years