Antonín Dvořák was born on 8 September 1841 and died on 1 May 1904. How old was he when he died?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. 62 years
- Step 1: Subtract the years: . Step 2. His birthday in September had not come, so subtract one: 62. Answer: 62 years. Why not the others: 63 would be his age only after the September birthday, and 61 and 64 do not follow from the dates.
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