SOLUTION: The sum of ages of a father and son five years ago was 70.in ten years time the father will be twice as old as his son. Find their ages now

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Question 1009821: The sum of ages of a father and son five years ago was 70.in ten years time the father will be twice as old as his son. Find their ages now
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
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