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Eric is 8 years and his mother is 42.In how many years time will the mother be thrice as old as Eric

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everyone ages at the same rate, so the mother is currently and will always be 5.25 times as old as Eric.

Step-by-step explanation

42/8=5.25

CHECK

8x5.25=42

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