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Ten years ago a man was four times as old as his son. Ten years from now he will be twice as old as his son. What is the man's present age (in years)?

Competition practiceAverages & Ages
  • A55
  • B40
  • C50
  • D45

Step-by-Step Solution

From (M-10) = 4(S-10) we get M = 4S-30; from (M+10) = 2(S+10) we get M = 2S+10. Solving, S = 20 and M = 50 years.
Answer: C) 50

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