Mr. P's Life — Answer Key
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? 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