SOLUTION: Jack was 0.3 of his father's age this year. If he is 12 this year, how old was the father when Jack was born?

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Question 939052: Jack was 0.3 of his father's age this year. If he is 12 this year, how old was the father when Jack was born?

Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
.3F = 12
F = 12/.3 = 40, father's age NOW.
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Age of the Father when Jack was born: 28

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