SOLUTION: 6 years ago, a father was 7 times as old as his son. After 6 yrs, he will be 3 times as old as his son. Find the present age of son .

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Question 576810: 6 years ago, a father was 7 times as old as his son. After 6 yrs, he will be 3 times as old as his son. Find the present age of son .
Answer by ikdeep(226)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
son's age = 12 years
father's age = 48 years
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