SOLUTION: Paul is two fifths as old as Janet. Five years from now, he will be at least half as old as Janet. At most how old is Paul now?
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Question 1066993
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Paul is two fifths as old as Janet. Five years from now, he will be at least half as old as Janet. At most how old is Paul now?
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