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1. A father is older than his son by 25years. 3years ago, the ratio of their ages was 3:1. Find their present ages

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06-06-2020

Let x represent the son's age

Let y represent to father's age

Two equations given

x + 25 = y

(y - 3) / 3 = (x - 3)

Sub 1st equation into the second and solve

((x+25) -3) / 3 = (x - 3)

x= 15.5 (son's age)

y= 40.5 (father's age)

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