Question

Sam's father is three times Sam's age. The sum of their ages are fifty-six. How old is Sam's father?

Answer 1

Sam's father is 42 years old and Sam is 14 years old.

Explanation:

F = 3S

F + S = 56

3S + S = 56

4S = 56

S = 14

F = 3(14)

F = 42

Answer 2

Sam's father is 42 years old and sam is 14
42+14= 56