SOLUTION: presently, the difference between a father's age and his son is 28 years. in 5 years time the son will be 1/2 of the father's age. how old is the father now?

Question 978896: presently, the difference between a father's age and his son is 28 years. in 5 years time the son will be 1/2 of the father's age. how old is the father now?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
presently, the difference between a father's age and his son is 28 years. in 5 years time the son will be 1/2 of the father's age. how old is the father now?
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In 5 years the difference will be 28 years --> 28 & 56.
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