Mikes father is three times as old as he is. the difference of their age is 38. What is their current age

Answer 1

Hello.

Ok, Let's call Mike's age (M).

His father is 3 times as old as he is:

Father = 3M

The difference of their ages is 38.

Therefore,

3M - M = 38

2M = 38

M = 19

Mike is 19 years old

Mike's father is 3M = 57 years old

Now, check the answer:

Father = 3M = 3 x 19 = 57

57 - 19 = 38

Therefore, the answer is correct.