SOLUTION: Mr Tan is 62 years old . His Son is 34 years younger than him. In how many years time will Mr Tan be twice as old as his son ?

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Question 1112552: Mr Tan is 62 years old . His Son is 34 years younger than him. In how many years time will Mr Tan be twice as old as his son ?
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, greenestamps:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39616)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Mr Tan is 62 years old. His son is 34 years younger than him.
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Mr. Tan, 62
Son, 28


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In how many years time will Mr.Tan be twice as old as his son?
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Answer by greenestamps(13198)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


If Mr. Tan is 34 years older than his son, then when he is twice as old as his son he will be 68 and his son will be 34.

Since Mr Tan is now 62, that will happen 6 years from now.

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