SOLUTION: 10 years ago man's age was6 times the sge of his son.12years later,the age of the son will be 27 years.what is the persent age of the father?

Question 976631: 10 years ago man's age was6 times the sge of his son.12years later,the age of the son will be 27 years.what is the persent age of the father?
Answer by lwsshak3(11628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
10 years ago man's age was 6 times the age of his son.12years later,the age of the son will be 27 years.what is the present age of the father?
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10 yrs ago:
x=son's age
6x=father's age
..
12 yrs later:
x+12=son's age=27
x=15
..
Present age of father=6x+10=100

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