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  • 04-04-2021
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A boy is 26 years younger than his father. In 3 years' time his age will be 1/3 his father's age. Find the boy's present age

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Razak1
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  • 04-04-2021

Answer:

10 years

Step-by-step explanation:

let age of the boy x , and let age of his dad y

x - y = 26

y + 3 = (x+3) / 3

x - 26 = (x+3) / 3

3x - 69 = x + 3

2x = 72

x = 26, y = 10

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