SOLUTION: the present age of a man is 3 times that of his son 6 years ago, the age of the man was 4 times that of his son. the ratio of their ages 6 years later will be?

Question 497414: the present age of a man is 3 times that of his son 6 years ago, the age of the man was 4 times that of his son. the ratio of their ages 6 years later will be?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = man's age now
Let = Son's age now
given:
(1)
(2)
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By substitution,
(2)
(2)
(2)
and, since
(1)
(1)
(1)
In years,

The ratio of their ages in 6 years will be 5/2
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