Question

Five years ago the total sum of ages of father and son was 40. The ratio of their present age is 4:1 what is the present age of the father

Answer 1

Answer:

The ratio of their ages being 4:1, the Father is 40 and the Son is 10 years, now.

Step-by-step explanation:

5 years ago 40+5+5

Answer 2

Answer:

The present age of the father is 40.

Explanation:

40:10

40 - 5 = 35

10 - 5 = 5

35 + 5 = 40

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