SOLUTION: Four years ago the age of Paul was twice that of John. John is 18 years old now. How old is Paul now?

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Question 985184: Four years ago the age of Paul was twice that of John. John is 18 years old now. How old is Paul now?
Answer by ikleyn(52781) About Me  (Show Source):
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Four years ago John was  18-4 = 14 years old.

Hence,  Paul was  2*14 = 28 years old four years ago.

Therefore,  Paul is  28+4 = 32 years now.