SOLUTION: A father is 24 years older than his son. In 7 years, the son's age will be 2/5 that of his father. What are their present ages?
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Question 855360: A father is 24 years older than his son. In 7 years, the son's age will be 2/5 that of his father. What are their present ages?
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A father is 24 years older than his son. In 7 years, the son's age will be 2/5 that of his father. What are their present ages?
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At present:
son's age=x
father's age=x+24
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In 7 years:
son's age=x+7
father's age=x+24+7=x+31
x+7=2/5(x+31)
LCD:5
5x+35=2x+62
3x=27
x=9
x+24=33
son's age=9
father's age=33
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