SOLUTION: Today Mohan is 22 years younger than his father. Ten years ago he was one-half as old as his father. How old will his father be 10 years hence?

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Question 654923: Today Mohan is 22 years younger than his father. Ten years ago he was one-half as old as his father. How old will his father be 10 years hence?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi,
Today Mohan is 22 years younger than his father's age.
father's age: x
Mohan's age: (x-22)
Question states***Ten years ago he was one-half as old as his father.
(x-22) - 10 = (x-10)/2
x-32 =(x-10)/2
2x - 64 = x-10
x = 54, father's age NOW
and

How old will his father be 10 years hence?
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