A man is now 3 times as old as his son. In 10 years time, the sum of their ages will be 76. How old was the man when his son was born?

A man is now 3 times as old as his son. In 10 years time, the sum of their ages will be 76. How old was the man when his son was born? Correct Answer 28 years

Let, Son current age = P      Man current age = 3PAccording to Question, (P+10)+(3P+10) = 76                                             4P = 76-20 = 56                                                P = 14now, Son current age = 14 years      Man current age = 42 yearsSo, when his son was born, the man age was = 42-14 = 28 years (Ans)
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