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a grandfather is nine times older than his granddaughter. in 8 years the grandfather will be five times older than his granddaughter how old is each of them now?

User UDID
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Answer:

the grandpa is 72 the little girl is 8

Explanation:

User Amaechler
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Answer:

Grandfather is 72 and granddaughter is 8

Explanation:

f is grandfather and d is granddaughter.

f = 9d

f+8 = 5(d+8)

9d+8=5d+40

4d=32

d=8

f=9*8=72

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