SOLUTION: Mr. Juan is five times old as his son Eric. Sum of their ages is 72. How old are they ?

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Question 1155054: Mr. Juan is five times old as his son Eric. Sum of their ages is 72. How old are they ?
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Mr. Juan is five times old as his son Eric. Sum of their ages is 72. How old are they ?
Let Eric's age be x
Juan's age = 5x
5x+x =72
6x=72
x=72/6
x=12
Eric's age = 12
Juan's age = 5x = 60