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Monday, 4 July 2011
DAY 344
Jones is 28 years older than his son. In 11 years, he will be 3 times as old as his son. How old are Jones and his son today?
Answer:
Jones is 31 and his son is 3.
Let x = the son's age and (x+28) = Jones' age
3(x+11) = (x+28)+11
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