age word problem

Question

Jorges father is 4 times as old as Jorge is. In 20 years his father will be only twice as old as Jorge. How old are jorge and his father now.

Answer 1

Father = 4G        4G + 20 = 2(G + 20)     4G + 20 =2G + 40       2G = 20      G = 10    4G(father) = 40     

Jorge = G