Question 154827: A man is 46 years old and his grandson is 10 years old. In how many years will the godfather be thrice as old as his godson?: A man is 46 years old and his grandson is 10 years old. In how many years will the godfather be thrice as old as his godson? Answer by checkley77(3423) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! 46+X=3(10+X)
46+X=30+3X
X-3X=30-46
-2X=-16
X=-16/-2
X=8 YEARS GODFATHER WILL BE 3 TIMES THE GRANDSON'S AGE.
PROOF:
46+8=3(10+8)
54=3*18
54=54
