Question 997008: Peter's present age is athird that of his father. In 10years time peter will be ahalf his father's age then. How old is peter now? Answer by lwsshak3(11628) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Peter's present age is athird that of his father. In 10years time peter will be ahalf his father's age then. How old is peter now?
let x=peter's age
3x=father's age
in ten years:
x+10=peter's age
3x+10=father's age
3x+10=2(x+10
3x+10=2x+20
x=10
How old is peter now? 10
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