SOLUTION: A man is 32 years older than his son. Ten years ago he was three times older as his Don was then. Find the present age of each.

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Question 1016902: A man is 32 years older than his son. Ten years ago he was three times older as his Don was then. Find the present age of each.
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A man is 32 years older than his son. Ten years ago he was three times older as his Don was then. Find the present age of each.
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M = S + 32
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10 yrs ago:
M = 4S
S+32 = 4S
S = 10 2/3
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Now:
S = 20 yrs 8 months
M = 52 yrs 8 months