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In eight years, Mr. Bernard will be 3 times as old as Luke is now. If Luke is 20, what is 10 years less than their average age?
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How old will Luke be in eight years? ** If Luke is 20, he will be 20+8 = <<20+8=28>>28 years old in eight years.
How old will Mr. Bernard be in eight years? ** In eight years, Mr. Bernard will be 3 times as old as Luke is now, a total of 3*20= <<3*20=60>>60 years old.
How old is Mr. Bernard now? ** Mr. Bernard is now 60-8= <<60-8=52>>52 years old
What is the sum of their current ages? ** The sum of their current ages is 52+20 = <<52+20=72>>72
What is their average age? ** Their average age is 72/2 =<<72/2=36>>36
What is 10 years less than their average age? ** 10 less than their average age is 36-10 = <<36-10=26>>26 years.
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