Question
Download Solution PDFA father is three times as old as his son. Eight years ago the father was five times as old as his son. What is the son's present age?
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Father's age = 3 × Son's age.
8 years ago, Father's age = 5 × Son's age.
Formula Used:
Let the son's present age = x years.
Father's present age = 3x years.
8 years ago, Father's age = (3x - 8), Son's age = (x - 8).
Given: 3x - 8 = 5(x - 8).
Calculation:
Using the equation:
⇒ 3x - 8 = 5(x - 8)
⇒ 3x - 8 = 5x - 40
⇒ 3x - 5x = -40 + 8
⇒ -2x = -32
⇒ x = 16
Son's present age = x = 16 years.
The son's present age is 16 years.
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