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A father is four times as old as his son. In 3 years, the father will be three times as old as the son. How old is each now?

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Answer:

Father=24

Son=6

Explanation:

Son=x

Now

Son=x

Father=4x

In three years

Son=x+3

Father=3(x+2)

EQUATION

4x=3(x+3)

4x=3x+6

-3 -3

x=6

6*4=24

Father=24

Son=6

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i hope this will solve ur problem
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