SOLUTION: Adamu is 1/3 of his father’s age. In 10 years time, his age will be 1/2 of his father’s age. How old would Adamu and his father be then?

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Question 1159724: Adamu is 1/3 of his father’s age. In 10 years time, his age will be 1/2 of his father’s age. How old
would Adamu and his father be then?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
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A, Adamu now
3A, Father now

A%2B10=%281%2F2%29%283A%2B10%29
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2A%2B20=3A%2B10
10=A------------Adamu's age now
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30------------Father's age now


Their ages in ten years will be:
20 for Adamu
40 for his father