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  • 18-01-2021
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Mr. Jones is four times as old as his son. Six years ago he was ten times as old as his son. How old is the son now?

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  • 18-01-2021

Answer:

After 16 years …mr James age =4X+16 and his son's age will be X+16

As per the question in 16 years his age will be 2 twice

(4X+16)=2(X+16)so by simplifying this we will get 2X=16..and X=16/2=8

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