SOLUTION: Joe's father is 4 times as old as Joe. 6 years from now, Joe's father will be 3 times as old as Joe. How old is each now?
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Question 1185256: Joe's father is 4 times as old as Joe. 6 years from now, Joe's father will be 3 times as old as Joe. How old is each now?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
4j, Joe's Father
j, Joe
Six years from now:
Simple algebra; maybe you can see this in your head without writing steps?
j=12 and 4j=48 ?
check: 4*12+6=3(12+6)
54=3*18
54=54
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