SOLUTION: The present age of Amit is 30 years and that of his son is 6 years. in how many years Amit's age will be double that of his son's age?

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Question 741789: The present age of Amit is 30 years and that of his son is 6 years. in how many years Amit's age will be double that of his son's age?
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The present age of Amit is 30 years and that of his son is 6 years.
in how many years Amit's age will be double that of his son's age?
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Let y = no. of yrs for A to twice his son's age
:
y + 30 = 2(y+6)
y + 30 = 2y + 12
30 - 12 = 2y - y
18 = y
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A will be twice son's age in 18 yrs
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Check that:
A: 30+18 = 48
S: 6+18 = 24