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  • 03-05-2021
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John is twice as old as
his son peter.
10 years ago, John was three times as old
as peter determine peters present age.
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Answer:

Peter is 20 now John is 40 now

Step-by-step explanation:

Peter = P

John = 2P (twice as Peter)

3P-10 = 2P +10

     P = 20     Peter is 20now     John is 40 now( twice as Peter)

Ten years ago:

Peter was 10     and     John was 30 ( 3times as Peter)

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