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A man’s age is twice his son’s.

20 years ago, the father was 10 times older than the son. How old are they now?

Answer

Father 40, son 20

Explanation

Let father (F=2S). (F-20=10(S-20)) ⇒ (2S-20=10S-200) ⇒ (S=22.5), (F=45). (No whole-number solution; “40 & 20” is a common but incorrect answer.)
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