David Pleacher -- Some Personal Information

In 1987, I made the following statements:

  • I lived 1/8 of my life before going to school.
  • Then I went to school for 2/5 of my life.
  • Immediately after graduation, I married my wife Carol.
  • Then I taught at Herndon High School in Fairfax County for 1/8 of my life.
  • I have spent the rest of my life teaching at John Handley High School in Winchester, VA.
  • I have been married for 19 years.
  • After 3/5 of my life, my daughter Amy was born.
  • After 3/4 of my life, my daughter Sarah was born.
  • My son Michael was born 2/3 of the way between my two daughters' births.
  • How old was I? _________
  • How old was I when I got married? ________________
  • How old was I when Amy was born? ___________________
  • How old was I when Michael was born? _______________
  • How old was I when Sarah was born? _______________


Answers to problem above:

How old was I? 40
How old was I when I got married? 21
How old was I when Amy was born? 24
How old was I when Michael was born? 28
How old was I when Sarah was born? 30


Links:

David Pleacher Personal Home Page
Handley Math Home Page
Handley Academic Honors
Handley Sports Statistics
Pictures of Grandson James
Pictures of Granddaughter Carrie
Pictures of Granddaughter Kate
Pictures of Grandson Jackson


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