53. The present age of the father is three yearsless than five times t

1.	53. The present age of the father is three yearsless than five times the age of his son.After 5 years the age of father will be 3years more than three times the age of theson. The present age of the son is:Ayers(B) 7 years(C) 6 years(D) 9 years
Answer» Let age of son = xThen age of father = 5x - 3 After 5 years age of son = x + 5 Then after 5 age of father= 3(x + 5) + 3 So, according to the given condition5x - 3 + 5 = 3(x + 5) + 35x + 2 = 3x + 15 +32x = 18 - 22x = 16x = 16/2 = 8 Therefore age of son = 8 years

53. The present age of the father is three yearsless than five times the age of his son.After 5 years the age of father will be 3years more than three times the age of theson. The present age of the son is:Ayers(B) 7 years(C) 6 years(D) 9 years

Answer»

Let age of son = xThen age of father = 5x - 3

After 5 years age of son = x + 5

Then after 5 age of father= 3(x + 5) + 3

So, according to the given condition5x - 3 + 5 = 3(x + 5) + 35x + 2 = 3x + 15 +32x = 18 - 22x = 16x = 16/2 = 8

Therefore age of son = 8 years