Consecy Brothers

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The Consecy brothers ages multiplied together
give the answer 990.

JeckyDeckyTecky

Decky is one year older than Jecky
Tecky is one year older than Decky.

How old are they?

 

 

 

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Answers:
 Jecky is 9, Decky is 10 and Tecky is 11

 

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