Question

In 10 years, my house will be 5 times as old as it was 10 years ago. How old is it now? *

Answer 1

Answer:

the correct answer is 15.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the present age of your house be x .

therefore, age of house before ten years = x-10

and age of house after ten years =x+10

Acoording to the given statement:

5(x-10)=(x+10)

=》5x-50=x+10

=》4x=60

=》x=15

thus , the present age of house is 15 years.