SOLUTION: Ten years ago,a man is three times as old as his nephew.In five years,he will be four times as old as his nephew.How old is his nephew?
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Question 1014518: Ten years ago,a man is three times as old as his nephew.In five years,he will be four times as old as his nephew.How old is his nephew?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Ten years ago, a man is three times as old as his nephew. In five years, he will be four times as old as his nephew. How old is his nephew?
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That's not possible.
The multiplier decreases with age.
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