Question

The present age of Ray’s father is 48 years. If 8 years ago, Ray’s father was ten times as old as Ray, then find the present age of Ray.
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Answer 1

Answer:

48-8=40 years

Ray's father was 40 years before 8 years then,

40/10=4

Age of Ray Now=4+8=12 years

Answer 2

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