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Q · AgeModerate · 45s
10 years ago, the ratio of the ages of a father and son was 7:3. The sum of their present ages is 80 years. Find the father's present age.
TopicAge
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyModerate
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Final Answer: Option A — 52