A father is 4 times as old as his son. In 4 years’ time, he will be three times as old as his son. Calculate the the present age of the father
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Step-by-step explanation:
Suppose age of father is x years and son's age is y years. Then,
Age of father = 3x and age of Son = y
4 years later,
4x+4 = 3(x + 4)
4x +4 = 3x +12
4x -3x = 12 - 4
x = 8
Therefore, Age of Father = 3(8)
= 24 years
Son's age = 8 years
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