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Ameen's age is one fifth of his father's age.after 6 years his age will be one third ofhis father's age.how old are they now.
Ameen's present age = x year
According to question 
His age is 1 / 5 of father's age
His father present age = 5x year and after 6 year
Ameen's age is 1/3 of his father's age
So, x + 6 = 5x + 6/ 3
3x + 18 = 5x + 6
2x = 12
 x = 6
Sp Ameen's present age = 6 years and his father's present age = 5 x 6 = 30 years


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