SOLUTION: a man is four times as old as his son and five years ago the man was seven times as old as is son? how old is the man
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Question 899888: a man is four times as old as his son and five years ago the man was seven times as old as is son? how old is the man
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
son s, man 4s
4s-5 = 7(s-5)
30 = 3s
10 = s, son's age. Father is 40 NOw
CHECKING our answer*** 5 years ago...
35 = 7*5
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