15 years ago, Lance was 1 unit and Father was 4 units. Now Lance is 2 units and Father is 5 units. The age gap of 3 units never changes, so 1 unit is the 15 years Lance aged.
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• 15 yr ago → Lance = 1u, Father = 4u, gap = 3u
• Now → Lance = 2u, Father = 5u, gap = 3u
• Gap unchanged → 3u = 3u, so the same unit size
• Lance grew → 2u − 1u = 1u = 15 years
• Lance now → 2u = 2 × 15 = 30 years old
Lance is 30 years old now.
Check: Father now = 5 × 15 = 75. 2/5 × 75 = 30. ✓ 15 yr ago: Lance 15, Father 60. 15 = 1/4 × 60. ✓