SOLUTION: Five years ago, a man was five times older than his dog. Today, he is only three times as old as the dog. How old is the man and his dog?

Question 973251: Five years ago, a man was five times older than his dog. Today, he is only three times as old as the dog. How old is the man and his dog?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Five years ago, a man was five times older than his dog. Today, he is only three times as old as the dog. How old is the man and his dog?
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5 times older = 6 times as old.
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Today,
M = 3D
5 yrs ago,
M-5 = 6*(D-5) = 6D - 30
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3D - 5 = 6D - 30
3D = 25
Dog's age = 25/3 years now
Man's age 25 years now
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5 times older is not 5 times as old.
1 time older, 1 100% increase, is not the same age.
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People who don't know what they're talking about should not try to write math problems.
They should remain in government.

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