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A father is ten times as old as his daughter. In 5 years he will be just five times as old as she will be. How old are they now?

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Answer:

The daughter is 4, the father is 40

Step-by-step explanation:

If the daughter is 4 then the father is 40, 10 *4 = 40

in five years the daughter will be 9, 9 * 5 = 45

User Jason Duffett
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Answer:

The daughter is 4, the father is 40

Explanation:

If the daughter is 4 then the father is 40, 10 *4 = 40

in five years the daughter will be 9, 9 * 5 = 45

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