Question 437386
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Hi
father is 4 times as old as his old as his son
Let x and 4x represent the son and father's ages NOW repectively
Question states***after 24 yrs...
 4x+24 = 2(x+24)
Solving for x
   2x = 24
    x = 12, the son's age now.  His father is 48 now

CHECKING our Answer***after 24 yrs...
      72 = 2*36 = 72