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The sum of the ages of a son and his father is 36 years. After 6 years the age of father will be 5 times that of his son. Find their present agesAnswer only if you know the correct answer |
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Answer» let the age of son be x years and the age of father be ( 36 - x ). After 6 year. son' s age = x + 6 Father ' s age = (36-x) + 6 = (42+x) According to question , 5 (x+6) = ( 42- x) 5x + 30 = 42 - x 5x + x = 42 - 30 6x = 12 x = 2 Therefore , The present age of son is 2 year , The present age of father is 34 year. |
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