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21-03-2021
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a father is 24years older than his son. if the son is x years old, how old is the father and if the ratio of their ages is 5:2, what is the age of the son?

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NatanimGirma NatanimGirma

21-03-2021

x+25/x=5/2

5x=2(x+24) 5x=2x+48

5x-2x=48

3x=48 3x/3=48/3

the age of son=16

father=24+x 24+16=40

F=40 s=16

40/16=5:2

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