If the son is going to be eight years old after a year from now, then currently, he is 8-1 = <<8-1=7>>7

Since the father's age is five times that of the son, currently he is 5*7 = <<5*7=35>>35 years old.

# Answer

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My age is five times that of my son. Next year, my son will be eight years old. How old am I now?
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My age is five times that of my son. Next year, my son will be eight years old. How old am I now?
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