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Question 1037028: Sean is 12 years old. His father is 40. How many years ago was the father five times as old as Sean
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Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Sean is 12 years old. His father is 40. How many years ago was the father five times as old as Sean
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The age difference is 28.
--> 28 = 4x the younger person
--> 7 & 35
5 years ago

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