Question 1126107: Cesar is 48 years old. Ashley is 30 years old. How many years ago was Cesar's age 4 times Ashley's age? Found 2 solutions by ikleyn, josgarithmetic:Answer by ikleyn(52786) (Show Source):
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this problem was offered to you !) :
The difference in ages is 18 years.
In order for the older was 4 times age the younger, the younger's age must be one third of 18 years, i.e. 6 years.
Answer. It happened when Ashley was 6 years old and Cesar was 24 years old - exactly 24 years ago.
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