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8.
The sum of the present ages of a father and his son is 60 years. Six years ago, father's age was five times the age of the son. After 6 years, son's age will be:
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Let the present ages of son and father be x and (60 -x) years respectively.
Then, (60 - x) - 6 = 5(x - 6)
54 - x = 5x - 30
6x = 84
x = 14.
Son's age after 6 years = (x+ 6) = 20 years..
Discussion:
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Arshpreet Kaur said:
2 months ago
F + s = 60.
Before 6 yrs— f+s = 60-12= 48
F. : s
-6yrs = 5. : 1
+6yrs = ?
5x + 1x = 48,
6x = 48,
X = 8.
12 yrs. = total time difference.
Hence, the son is 1 part => 1*8 = 8.
After 12 yrs, son = 8+12= 20 years.
Before 6 yrs— f+s = 60-12= 48
F. : s
-6yrs = 5. : 1
+6yrs = ?
5x + 1x = 48,
6x = 48,
X = 8.
12 yrs. = total time difference.
Hence, the son is 1 part => 1*8 = 8.
After 12 yrs, son = 8+12= 20 years.
(4)
Hiwote end said:
2 years ago
f+s = 60.
f-6 = 5(s-6),
f = 5s-30 +6,
f = 5s-24,
f+s = 60,
5s-24+s = 60,
6s=60+24 = 84,
s = 14 but our target to find son age after 6 years. 14+6= 20.
f-6 = 5(s-6),
f = 5s-30 +6,
f = 5s-24,
f+s = 60,
5s-24+s = 60,
6s=60+24 = 84,
s = 14 but our target to find son age after 6 years. 14+6= 20.
(23)
Mahendran Kamaraj said:
2 years ago
Son's age= x,
Father's age is y.
x+y=60 -------> (1).
As per 2nd statement;
(y-6) = 5(x-6).
5x-y=24 ------> (2).
Therefore solving equ. 1 & 2.
x=14 & y = 46.
3rd condition;
Son age after 6 years.
14+6= 20 years.
Father's age is y.
x+y=60 -------> (1).
As per 2nd statement;
(y-6) = 5(x-6).
5x-y=24 ------> (2).
Therefore solving equ. 1 & 2.
x=14 & y = 46.
3rd condition;
Son age after 6 years.
14+6= 20 years.
(16)
Rituparna Pati said:
2 years ago
@Amit.
You have already added 6 to the years to convey the present years of both of them. Then why have you added another 6 years. I can't understand! Please explain it.
You have already added 6 to the years to convey the present years of both of them. Then why have you added another 6 years. I can't understand! Please explain it.
(6)
M Mahd Pakistan said:
3 years ago
Thanks @Amit.
(3)
Hassan said:
3 years ago
Very helpful. Thanks for explaining @Amit.
(1)
Abhi said:
3 years ago
@Amit.
You have already added 6 to bring question in present (x+6) & (5x+6). Now the outcome of this solution is 8yr right. This 8yr must be present age of son we have to add 6 to know future age hence, 8+6=14.
How have you added 8+6+6? I didn't understand please reply.
You have already added 6 to bring question in present (x+6) & (5x+6). Now the outcome of this solution is 8yr right. This 8yr must be present age of son we have to add 6 to know future age hence, 8+6=14.
How have you added 8+6+6? I didn't understand please reply.
(2)
Nikhil G said:
3 years ago
x+y = 60 -------------> eqn1
5x-6 = y-6 => 5x = y ----------> eqn2
Equating both equation:
y/5 = 60-y.
y=300-20y.
y=300/19.
y = 14 years.
After 6 years 14+6 = 20.
5x-6 = y-6 => 5x = y ----------> eqn2
Equating both equation:
y/5 = 60-y.
y=300-20y.
y=300/19.
y = 14 years.
After 6 years 14+6 = 20.
Isha said:
3 years ago
Very easy to understand, Thanks @Amit.
(1)
Naximi said:
3 years ago
Thanks @Amit.
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