SOLUTION: Sarah’s father is six times as old as Sarah. The product of their ages is 150 years. What are their respective ages? Show all working.

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Question 1191753: Sarah’s father is six times as old as Sarah. The product of their ages is 150 years. What are their respective ages? Show all working.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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Sarah, x
Father, 6x

x%2A6x=150
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Sarah is 5;
Father is 30.