Amit is two years elder to Anil. Anil is 1/8 of his father's age. After 6 years, Amit will be double his present age. What will be Anil's father's age after 6 years?
Amit is two years elder to Anil. Anil is 1/8 of his father's age. After 6 years, Amit will be double his present age. What will be Anil's father's age after 6 years? Correct Answer 38 years
Given:
Anil’s age = Amit’s age – 2
Anil’s age = 1/8 of his father’s age
Amit’s age after 6 years = 2 × Amit’s present age
Concept used:
Using the concept of the linear equation.
Calculation:
Let the present age of Amit be x years.
Amit’s age after 6 year = 2 × Amit’s present age
⇒ (x + 6) = 2 × x
⇒ x = 6
Anil’s age = Amit’s age – 2
⇒ Anil’s age = x – 2
⇒ Anil’s age = 6 – 2
⇒ Anil’s age = 4 years.
Anil’s age = 1/8 of his father’s present age
⇒ 4 = 1/8 × His father’s present age
⇒ Father’s present age = 32 years
Anil's father's age after 6 years = 32 years + 6 years
⇒ Anil's father's age after 6 years = 38 years
∴ Anil's father's age after 6 years will be 38 years.