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Question 654923: Today Mohan is 22 years younger than his father. Ten years ago he was one-half as old as his father. How old will his father be 10 years hence?
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Hi,

Today Mohan is 22 years younger than his father's agehighlight%28x%29. 

father's age:  x

Mohan's age:  (x-22)

Question states***Ten years ago he was one-half as old as his father.

 (x-22) - 10 = (x-10)/2

    x-32 =(x-10)/2

   2x - 64 = x-10

      x = 54, father's age NOW 

and

 32+-+10+=+22+=+44%2F2+=+22

How old will his father be 10 years hence? 64