SOLUTION: Mr. Kumar is four times as old as his son. In 16 years he will be only twice as old. What are their ages now?

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Question 683879: Mr. Kumar is four times as old as his son. In 16 years he will be only twice as old. What are their ages now?
Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246) About Me  (Show Source):
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K = 4s
K + 16 = 2(s+16)
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4s + 16 = 2s + 32
4s - 2s = 32 - 16
2s = 16
s = 8
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K = 4s = 4(8) = 32
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Mr. Kumar is 32 and his son is 8
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