SOLUTION: A father is 3 times as old as his son. In 12 years time, he will be twice as old. How old is the father now?

Question 1149791: A father is 3 times as old as his son. In 12 years time, he will be twice as old. How old is the father now?
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Answer by ikleyn(52775) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Son x Father 3x In 12 years 3x+12 = 2*(x+12). 3x+12 = 2x + 24 3x-2x = 24-12 x = 12. Answer. The son is 12 years old. The father is 3*12 = 36 years old.

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Answer by Boreal(15235) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
son is x
father is 3x
x+12 and 3x+12 where 3x+12=2(x+12)
3x+12=2x+24
x=12 son
father is 36
in 12 years 24/48
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