SOLUTION: i am 3 times old as my son. 5 years later i will be 2 and half times older than my son.how old am i now?

Question 871479: i am 3 times old as my son. 5 years later i will be 2 and half times older than my son.how old am i now?

Answer by lwsshak3(11628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
i am 3 times old as my son. 5 years later i will be 2 and half times older than my son.how old am i now?
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let x=son's present age
3x=father's present age
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5 yrs later
x+5=son's age
3x+5=father's age
3x+5=2.5(x+5)
3x+5=2.5x+12.5
.5x=7.5
x=15
3x=45
father's present age=45
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