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16 June, 09:45

1. A father is older than his son by 25years. 3years ago, the ratio of their ages was 3:1. Find their present ages

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  1. 16 June, 11:18
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    Let x represent the son's age

    Let y represent to father's age

    Two equations given

    x + 25 = y

    (y - 3) / 3 = (x - 3)

    Sub 1st equation into the second and solve

    ((x+25) - 3) / 3 = (x - 3)

    x = 15.5 (son's age)

    y = 40.5 (father's age)
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