Let x = "after how long" years.


Then your equation is

3x = x + 24


2x = 24  ====>  x = 24/2 = 12.


In 12 years, Sarah is 12, while her father is 12 + 24 = 36, and 36 is 3 times 12.

Depends on his or her current age. 

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