SOLUTION: A man is nine times as old as his son. In nine years, he will be only three times as old as his son. How old are each now?

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Question 916286: A man is nine times as old as his son. In nine years, he will be only three times as old as his son. How old are each now?
Answer by tonyclarke(17) About Me  (Show Source):
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3,27
9(3)=27
add 9 years
27+9=36
3+9=12

So in 9 years you'll be
12,36
to confirm 36/12=3