Question

Shobo's mother's present age is six times Shobo's present age. Shobo's age five

years from now will be one third of his mother's present age. What are their
present ages?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Shobo's age = x years

His mother's age = 6 times of

Shobo's age

= 6x years

Five years from now

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Shobo's age = ( x + 5 ) years

According to the problem given,

x + 5 = one by third of his mother's

present age

x + 5 = 6x / 3

x + 5 = 2x

5 = 2x - x

5 = x

Therefore ,

Shobo's present age = x = 5 years

His mother's age = 6x

= 6 × 5

= 30 years