SOLUTION: Harry's father is now twice as old as harry is. he was four times as old as Harry 16 years ago. How old are they now? Please help me answer this usng one variable

Question 221228: Harry's father is now twice as old as harry is. he was four times as old as Harry 16 years ago. How old are they now?
Please help me answer this usng one variable
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = Harry's age now
Then = Harry's Father's age now
Harry's age was 16 years ago
Harry's Father's age was 16 years ago

Harry is 24 now and his Father is 48 now

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