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# Vinay is currently 5 times as old as his son. In 6 years of time Vinay will be three times as old his son will be then. What are their ages now.

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## Let the age of Vinay be 5x and his son’s age = x After 6 years their ages will be 5x + 6 and x + 6 It is given that he would be three times the age of his son 5x + 6 = 3(x + 6) 5x + 6 = 3x + 18 2x = 12, x = 6 Son’s age = 6 years Vinay age= 5 × 6 = 30 years

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