Question

Father's age is five times than the son's age. If the sum

of their ages is 60 years, find their present ages. ​

Answer 1

Father: 50

Son: 10

Explanation:

Son's age: S

Father's age: F

F=5S

F+S=60.

Substitute.

5S+S=60

6S=60

S=10

F=50. As a check, 10+50=60 and 50/5=10.

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Answer 2

The son is 10, and the father is 50.

Explanation:

10 times 5 would be 50, and 50+10 is 60.