Math, asked by poly76, 1 year ago

A man is 5 years older than his wife and the wife is now thrice as old as their daughter , who is 10 years old. How old was the man when his daughter was born???

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Answered by zesta

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man=5+x=35
wife=3*10=30
30=x
daughter=10
father's age when his daughter was born=35-10=25

poly76: oh! thanks a ton

poly76: very well explained....

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