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  • 13-05-2021
  • Mathematics
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The ratio of my age 12 years ago to my age now is 2/3. How old will I be in 5 years?

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clarch19
clarch19 clarch19
  • 14-05-2021

Answer:

41 years old

Step-by-step explanation:

n = age now

create proportion, then cross-multiply:

(n-12)/n = 2/3

2n = 3n-36

-n = -36

n = 36

in 5 years age will be 36+5 or 41

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