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6 February, 13:48

A man is 24 years older than his son 12 years ago he was five times as old as his son Find the number

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  1. 6 February, 15:12
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    Let the present age of the son be 'x'

    So, his father age = x + 24

    12 yrs ago,

    Son's age = x - 12

    Fathers age = (x + 24) - 12

    = x + 12

    Given,

    5 (x - 12) = x + 12

    5x - 60 = x + 12

    4x = 72

    x = 72/4 = 18

    So, the son's present age = 18 yrs

    And, fathers present age = 18 + 24 = 42 yrs
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