Question 1183973
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A man is 7 times as old as his son. In 5 years he will be 4 times as old as his son.how old is the father?
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x  = son's age

7x = father's age


In 5 years

    7x + 5 = 4*(x+5).


Simplify and solve

    7x + 5 = 4x + 20

    7x - 4x = 20 - 5

       3x   =    15

        x   = 15/3 = 5 years (the son's age).


<U>ANSWER</U>.  The father is 7*5 = 35 years old.
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