SOLUTION: Eric is Jay’s father. Eric is 41 years old now. Two years ago, Eric was 3 times as old as his son. How old is Jay now?

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Question 1161908: Eric is Jay’s father. Eric is 41 years old now. Two years ago, Eric was 3 times as old as his son. How old is Jay now?
Answer by ikleyn(52786) About Me  (Show Source):
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Two years ago Eric was 41-2 = 39 years old, and his son was 39/3 = 13 years old.

Hence, Jay is 15 years old now.