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Five years ago, the total of the ages of a father and his son was 40 years. The ratio of their present ages is 4 : 1. What is the present age of the father ? |
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Answer» GIVEN, 5years ago x+y=40 now , x +y = 4:1 4X , 1x 4x+1x= 40+5 5x= 45 x =45/5 x= 9 4x=36 NOW , THE SON IS 9 YEARS OLD AND THE FATHER IS 36 YEARS OLD |
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