SOLUTION: In 16 years, a father will be double the age of his son. When his son was born, the father was 34 years old. What are their present ages?

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Question 1169001: In 16 years, a father will be double the age of his son. When his son was born, the father was 34 years old. What are their present ages?
Answer by ikleyn(52794) About Me  (Show Source):
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In 16 years they will be  34 and 68 years old.


Hence, now they are 16 years younger:  18 and 52 years old.    ANSWER

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