Question 684176
Jason's age = N
Paul's age =3N

5 years ago

Jason's age = N-5
Paul's age = 3N-5

According to the condition

3N-5=4(N-5)-4

3N-5=4N-20-4
4N-3N=-5+20+4

N=19

Jason's age = 19 years
Paul's age = 3*19 = 57 years