SOLUTION: a father is three times as older as his son. in 15 years he will just be thrice as old as his son will be. find their present age?

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Question 768530: a father is three times as older as his son. in 15 years he will just be thrice as old as his son will be. find their present age?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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a father is three times as older as his son. in 15 years he will just be thrice as old as his son will be. find their present age?
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three times as older makes no sense.
He's either 3 times as old, or 3 times older.
3 times older = 4 times as old.