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A father is three times as old as the son.Nine years ago, the father was four times as old as the son. Find their present ages.​

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Answer:

3S - 9 =4S( S -9 )

3S - 9 =4S -36

S = 27

The father is 3*27 = 81 years now.

The son is 27 years now.

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Answer:

Son —> 27 years old

Father —> 81 years old
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