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The age of a man is four times that of his son. Five years ago, the man was nine times as old as his son at that time. The present age of the man is

Samir Madan , 10 Years ago
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bharat bajaj

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Let the age of son be x.
Hence, theageof father = 4x
Age of son 5 years ago = x - 5
Age of father 5 years ago = 4x - 5
Its given that, 5 years ago the man was 9 times old as his son.
? 4x - 5 = 9 (x - 5)
5x = 40
x = 8
Presentage of son = x = 8 years.
Presentage of father = 4x = 4 × 8 = 32 years.
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Bharat Bajaj
IIT Delhi
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bharat bajaj

Last Activity: 10 Years ago

Let theage of son be x.
Hence, theageof father = 4x
Age of son 5 years ago = x - 5
Age of father 5 years ago = 4x - 5
Its given that, 5 years ago the man was 9 times old as his son.
? 4x - 5 = 9 (x - 5)
5x = 40
x = 8
Presentage of son = x = 8 years.
Presentage of father = 4x = 4 × 8 = 32 years.
Thanks

Bharat Bajaj
IIT Delhi
askiitians faculty

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