SOLUTION: a FATHER is four times as old as his dauther. In 6 years, he will be three times as old as she is. How old is the dauther now?

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Question 45044: a FATHER is four times as old as his dauther. In 6 years, he will be three times as old as she is. How old is the dauther now?
Answer by Nate(3500) About Me  (Show Source):
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daughter's age = d
4d = 3(d + 6)
4d = 3d + 18
d = 18
d:12 ---> FATHER:48 *THEN*
d:18 ---> FATHER:54 *NOW*