How old are Sam and his son: Eight years ago, Sam was eight times the age of his son.... Eight years ago, Sam was eight times the age of his son Sam Jr. Today, if you add their ages together, they add up to 52. How old are Sam and his son?
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Sam age is now 40
And Sam's son is 12
Before 8yrs Sam's son will be 4yrs and Sam age will be 32
So today Sam's age is 40 and his son 12
And Sam's son is 12
Before 8yrs Sam's son will be 4yrs and Sam age will be 32
So today Sam's age is 40 and his son 12
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hi there,
let x be sam s sons age before 8 years
then sam s age= 8x
therefore 8x+8+x+8=52
9x+16=52
x=36/9=4
therefore sams sons age =4+8=12
therefore sams age =8*4+8=40
i hope this helps u...
let x be sam s sons age before 8 years
then sam s age= 8x
therefore 8x+8+x+8=52
9x+16=52
x=36/9=4
therefore sams sons age =4+8=12
therefore sams age =8*4+8=40
i hope this helps u...
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