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Mr. James is 4 times as old as his daughter. The difference in their ages is 36 years. Find their ages.
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Mr. James is 4 times as old as his daughter. The difference in their ages is 36 years. Find their ages.

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Answer:

D=12yrs ANSWER 1: The daughter is 12 years old.

J=4D=4(12yrs)=48yrs ANSWER 2: Mr. James is 48 years old.

CHECK

J-D=36yrs

48yrs-12yrs=36yrs

36yrs=36yrs

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