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Question 0

A father is now three times as old as his son. Twelve years ago he was six times as old as his son. How old are the son and the father?

  • A.20 and 45
  • B.100 and 150
  • C.45 and 65
  • D.35 and 75
  • E.20 and 60
Objective

Question details

Exam body
JAMB
Subject
Mathematics
Year
1979
Question no.
#0
Type
Objective
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