Johnny Leaper was born on the 29th February 1996.
1. On his third birthday, how old will he really be?
2. In which year will his age be the square of his birthday?
3. In which year will his age be the cube of his birthday?
Johnny Leaper was born on the 29th February 1996.
1. On his third birthday, how old will he really be?
2. In which year will his age be the square of his birthday?
3. In which year will his age be the cube of his birthday?
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