SOLUTION: A father is 4 time as old as his son if their total age is 60 years, how old is each?

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Age -> SOLUTION: A father is 4 time as old as his son if their total age is 60 years, how old is each?      Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


    

Question 1044730: A father is 4 time as old as his son if their total age is 60 years, how old is each?
Answer by addingup(3677) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
F = 4S father is 4 times son
F+S = 60 substitute for F:
4S+S = 60
5S = 60
S = 12 The son is 12. And the father:
12*4 = 48 years old is the father
:
J