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#1 2014-03-11 19:22:09
- Sugary Candy Man
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Age Calculation Problem
Aaron was 24 when his daughter sarah was born . if Aaron is now 3 times as old as sarah . how many years ago was aaron 4 times as old as sarah? 
#2 2014-03-11 19:25:50
- bobbym
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Re: Age Calculation Problem
Hi Sugary Candy Man;
4 years ago Aaron was 4 times as old as Sarah.
s + 24 = a
3s = a
a = 36, s = 12 are the ages now.
The next closest multiple of 4 is a = 32 and s = 8. 32 / 8 = 4.
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