SOLUTION: a boy is 12 years old and is 1/3 of his fathers age. how old will his father be when the boy is 24

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Question 841378: a boy is 12 years old and is 1/3 of his fathers age. how old will his father be when the boy is 24
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let +f+ = the father's age
I can say:
+12+=+%281%2F3%29%2Af+
+f+=+3%2A12+
+f+=+36+
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The difference in their ages does not change
It is +36+-+12+=+24+
So, when the boy is 24 the father is
+24+%2B+24+=+48+