SOLUTION: a man was 32 when his son was born. Ten years ago he was three times as old as his son. Find their ages now.

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Question 749511: a man was 32 when his son was born. Ten years ago he was three times as old as his son. Find their ages now.
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a man was 32 when his son was born. Ten years ago he was three times as old as his son. Find their ages now.
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Age difference = 32
3 times --> 48 & 16
48 + 10 = 58 & 26 now