SOLUTION: A father is 4 times the age of his daughter. In 2 years time the father will be 46 years old. How old is the daughter now?

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Question 770979: A father is 4 times the age of his daughter. In 2 years time the father will be 46 years old. How old is the daughter now?
Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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In two years the father will be 46.
The father is currently 44 years old.
The father is 4 times the age of his daughter.
Therefore his daughter is currently 11 years old.
Hope this helps.
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