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Popular Word Problems >

4.A father is 7times as old as his son. Two years ago, the father was 13 times as old asa his son. What are their preaent ages?

Solution

4. A f a t h er i s 7 t im es a s o l d a s hi s so n . Tw o ye a rs a g o, t h e f a t h er w a s 13 t im es a s o l d a s a hi s so n . Wha t a re t h e i r p re a e n t a g es ?

Solution

Boy^{'} s age is : 4

Father^{'} s age is : 28

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

7 x - 2 = 13 (x - 2)

Solve for

x, 7 x - 2 = 13 (x - 2) : x = 4

Find age

Boy^{'} s age is : 4

Father^{'} s age is : 28

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