SOLUTION: Susan is 10 1/3 yrs. old while her father is 25 3/4 yrs. older than Susan. how age is Susan's father?

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Question 980699: Susan is 10 1/3 yrs. old while her father is 25 3/4 yrs. older than Susan. how age is Susan's father?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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10 1/3 + 25 3/4 = 10 4/12 + 25 9/12
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10 4/12 + 25 9/12 = 35 13/12
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35 13/12 = 36 1/12
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Note that 1/12 of a year is 1 month, so
Susan's father is 36 yrs 1 month old