The present age of father is 34 years more than that of his son. Twelve years ago
father's age was 18 times that of his son. What is the present age of the son?
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Let the son's age be = x
The father's age = x + 34
Age of the son twelve years ago = x - 12
Age of the father twelve years ago = (x + 34) - 12
(x + 34) - 12 = 18( x - 12 )
x + 34 - 12 = 18x - 216
18x - x = 22 + 216
17x = 238
x = 238/17 = 14
Therefore, present age of son is 14 years.
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