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A father is now three times as old as his son. Twelve years ago he was six times as old as his son. How old are the son and father now

A father is now three times as old as his son. Twelve years ago he was six times as-example-1
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Answer:

The son is 20 years old and the father is 60 years old.

Step-by-step explanation:

Now:

Son: 20

Father: 60

20 x 3 = 60

Twelve years ago:

Son: 8

Father: 48

8 x 6 = 48

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