Question

A man is twice as old as his son. 20 years ago, the age of the man was 12 times the age of the son, find their present age.

WITH STEPS

Answer 1

Answer: The father is 44 and the son is 22 I think.

Explanation:

Son is x then father's age is 2x so 20 years ago,12(x-20)=2x-20 so 10x=240–20=220 or x=22, and father's age is 44 years.