Edward is as old as benjamin used to be when edward was as old as benjamn is now. benjamin is 36. how old is edward?

36

The statement “Edward is as old as Benjamin used to be” means Edward is as old as Benjamin.

The statement that “Edward was as old as Benjamin is now” means the same, they have the same age.

If Benjamin is 36, then Edward is 36 also.

because he had a big bear belly

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