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A grandfather is six times as old as his grandson. If the grandfather was 45 when his grandson was born, how old is the grandson?

A grandfather is six times as old as his grandson. If the grandfather was 45 when his grandson was born, how old is the grandson?
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A grandfather is six times as old as his grandson. If the grandfather was 45 when his grandson was born, how old is the grandson?

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The grandson is 9 years old.

This would mean that the grandpa is 54.

9x6=54
54/6=9
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