SOLUTION: the present age of father is 35 years.3 years back his age was 4 times the age of his son.find the age of his son.

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Question 842571: the present age of father is 35 years.3 years back his age was 4 times the age of his son.find the age of his son.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

the present age of father is 35 years.

3 years back his age was 4 times the age of his sonhighlight_green%28x%29.

 32 = 4x

  8 = x, son's age 3 years ago.  Son is NOW highlight%2811%29