SOLUTION: A father is three times as old as his son. in 12 years time, he will be twice as old as his son . find the present age of the father and the son
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Question 762825: A father is three times as old as his son. in 12 years time, he will be twice as old as his son . find the present age of the father and the son
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = father's age now
Let = son's age now
given:
(1)
(2)
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(2)
(2)
Substitute (1) into this
(2)
(2)
and, since
(1)
(1)
(1)
The son is 12 and the father is 36
check:
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
OK
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