SOLUTION: Charles is 1/4 as old as his father. If the sum of their ages is 45 years, how old is each?

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Question 1186649: Charles is 1/4 as old as his father. If the sum of their ages is 45 years, how old is each?
Answer by ikleyn(52786) About Me  (Show Source):
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Charlie's age = x


Father's age = 4x


    4x + x = 45


      x    = 9


ANSWER.  9 (Charlie) and 9*4 = 36 (father).

Solved.