SOLUTION: the average age of husband, his wife and son 3 years ago was 27 years and that of the wife and son 5 years ago was 20 years. what's the husband present age

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Question 433651: the average age of husband, his wife and son 3 years ago was 27 years and that of the wife and son 5 years ago was 20 years. what's the husband present age
Answer by rwm(914) About Me  (Show Source):
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(h-3+w-3+s-3)/3=27
(w-5+s-5)/2=20
h=40