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Two years ago, Mr Singh was 7 times as old as his son. In 3 years' time, he will be 4 times as old as his son. Find Mr Singh's present age.​

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Me Singh is currently 37 I think and I hope
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Answer:

37 years old.

Explanation:

2 years ago

Singh- 7s

Son- s

3 years in the future(so 5 years forward)

Singh- 7s+5

Son- s+5

7s+5 = 4(s+5)

7s+5 = 4s+20

3s = 15

s=5

2 years ago the son was 5 so Mr. Singh was 35

Now Mr. Singh is 37

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