SOLUTION: Hi plese help me wiyth this My father is 42 and my dog is eight. If my dog were a human it would be 56. How old would my dad be if were a dog thanks for any help

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Question 111641: Hi plese help me wiyth this


My father is 42 and my dog is eight. If my dog were a human it would be 56. How old would my dad be if were a dog



thanks for any help coming on my way





Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
56/8=42/x
56x=336
x=336/56
x=6 years old for dad the dog!!!