SOLUTION: mr kumar is 44 years old now and his son is 18 years old.In how many year's time mr kumar be twice as old as his son?

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Question 860069: mr kumar is 44 years old now and his son is 18 years old.In how many year's time mr kumar be twice as old as his son?
Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
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kumar -------------------44
son ---------------------18
let father be twice son's age after x years
condition required
(44+x) = 2(18+x)
44+x = 36+2x
2x-x=44-36
x=8
After 8 years
CHECK
44+8 = 2*(18+8)
52=52