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9 September, 10:48

The father is 60 years old and his son is half his age. how old was the boy when his father was 4 times his age?

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  1. 9 September, 14:30
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    Let y = years ago when dad's age was 4 times son's age

    60-y=4 (30-y)

    60-y=120-4y

    -y+4y=120-60

    3y=60

    y=60/3

    y = 20 years ago

    Then 30-20 = 10 yrs. old, the boys age when his dad was 40 years old.
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