SOLUTION: a man is 3 times that of his son. the sum of their ages is 48 years. how old is the son

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Question 1171653: a man is 3 times that of his son. the sum of their ages is 48 years. how old is the son
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, ikleyn:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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His son is 12 years of age.

Answer by ikleyn(52777) About Me  (Show Source):
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