SOLUTION: Samuel is 4 times Victor's age. In 12 years, Samuel will only be 12 times Victor's age. How old is Victor now?

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Question 973927: Samuel is 4 times Victor's age. In 12 years, Samuel will only be 12 times Victor's age. How old is Victor now?
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Samuel is 4 times Victor's age. In 12 years, Samuel will only be 12 times Victor's age. How old is Victor now?
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Problem not written correctly. In the future, the ratio of Samuel's age to Victor's age becomes smaller not greater as the problem states.