SOLUTION: The age of Anu’s father is four times his age.If 5 years ago,the fathers age was seven times the age of his son at that time, what is Anu’s father’s present age ?

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Question 1079971: The age of Anu’s father is four times his age.If 5 years ago,the fathers age was seven
times the age of his son at that time, what is Anu’s father’s present age ?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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x, Anu
y, Father

system%28y=4x%2Cy-5=7%28x-5%29%29
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4x-5=7x-35
-5%2B35=3x
3x=30
x=10
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y=4%2A10
highlight%28y=40%29