Question

Eddie's present age is two fifth of his mother's age. After 8 years, his age will be half of his mother's age at that time. Find his mother's present age. Math problems

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Answer:

Let the mother age be x years.

Then, the Eddis present age will be 2/5 x years.

According to Question now,

(2/5 x + 8) = 1/2 x + 8

2(2x + 40) = 5(x + 8)

4x + 80 = 5x + 40

80 - 40 = 5x - 4x

x = 40 years