SOLUTION: A father is 5 times as old as his son. In 18 years, the father will be twice as old as his son. How old is the father at present?

Question 619212: A father is 5 times as old as his son. In 18 years, the father will be twice
as old as his son. How old is the father at present?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

 

Hi,

A father is NOW 5 times as old as his son...yrs old NOW . 

In 18 years, the father will be twice as old as his son.

   5x + 18 = 2(x+18)

    3x = 18

     x = 6yr, son's age NOW.  Father is 30 years old at the present. 

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