What is Grandpa's Age? Solving the Generational Puzzle

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Start date Jan 10, 2007
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The discussion revolves around a mathematical riddle posed by a grandfather regarding the ages of himself, his son, and his grandson. The grandfather states that his grandson's age in days equals his son's age in weeks, and his grandson's age in months equals his own age in years. The total combined age of the three is 100 years. Through calculations, it is determined that the grandfather is 60 years old, the son is 35 years old, and the grandson is 5 years old. The solution confirms the grandfather's age as 60.

Jan 10, 2007

powergirl

Grandpa:

"My grandson is about as many days as my son in weeks, and my grandson is as many months as I am in years. My grandson, my son and I together are 100 years. Can you tell me my age in years?"

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Jan 10, 2007

dontdisturbmycircles

7g=2

12g=G
g+s+G=100
g=5
s=35
G=60

The grandpa is 60... lol

Jan 10, 2007

powergirl

Yes U R correct...:)

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