SOLUTION: Mr. James is 20 years older than his son, Marcus. Four years ago, the product of their ages is 1125. What is the age of Mr. James and that of Marcus?

Question 979384: Mr. James is 20 years older than his son, Marcus. Four years ago, the product of their ages is 1125. What is the age of Mr. James and that of Marcus?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Mr. James is 20 years older than his son, Marcus. Four years ago, the product of their ages is 1125. What is the age of Mr. James and that of Marcus
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The age difference is always 20 years.
Find a pair of factors of 1125 that differ by 20.

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