SOLUTION: A mother is 10 times as old as her son. In 6 years time, she will be 4 times as old as her son. Find their present ages?

Question 697275: A mother is 10 times as old as her son. In 6 years time, she will be 4 times as old as her son. Find their present ages?
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A mother is 10 times as old as her son. In 6 years time, she will be 4 times as old as her son. Find their present ages?
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let x=son's present age
10x=mother's present age
6 yrs hence:
x+6=son's age
10x+6=mother's age
10x+6=4(x+6)
10x+6=4x+24
6x=18
x=3
10x=30
son's present age=3
mother's present age=30
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