If x/4 years ago Alok was 14 years old and x/4 years from now he will be 4x years old. How old will he be 5x years from now?
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Let Alok's present age be y.
By the problem,
y+x/4=14
or, 4y+x = 56 >>>equation 1
Also,
y+x/4 = 4x
or, 4y+x = 16 x
or, 4y-15y= 0>>>>equation 2
On subtracting equation (2)from (1)we get,
14x=56
or, x=14 years.
Hence, Alok's age 5x yrs later = 14 +5(14)
=84 years
Hope this helps you!
Let Alok's present age be y.
By the problem,
y+x/4=14
or, 4y+x = 56 >>>equation 1
Also,
y+x/4 = 4x
or, 4y+x = 16 x
or, 4y-15y= 0>>>>equation 2
On subtracting equation (2)from (1)we get,
14x=56
or, x=14 years.
Hence, Alok's age 5x yrs later = 14 +5(14)
=84 years
Hope this helps you!
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