Question

The sum of Jack and his father’s ages is 52. Jack’s father’s age is 2 less than 5 times Jack’s age. Find the ages of Jack and his father. Question 5 options: 10, 42 9, 43 9, 61 9, 45

Answer 1

43 9

Explanation:

sum of their ages is 52

let Jack's age be x = 5×x= 5x

his father's age is 2<5x