SOLUTION: Suppose that the sum of the present ages of Tom and his father is 100 years. Ten years ago Tom's father was three times as old as Tom was at that time. Find their present ages.

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Question 575065: Suppose that the sum of the present ages of Tom and his father is 100 years. Ten years ago Tom's father was three times as old as Tom was at that time. Find their present ages.
Answer by ikdeep(226) About Me  (Show Source):
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tom's age = 30
father's age = 70
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