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(Show all workings) 1/4 of morolake’s age nine years ago is the same as 1/5 of her age next year. What is morolake age now
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Let Morolake's age now be x
1/4 of Morolake's age nine years ago = (x-9)/4
1/5 of her age next year = (x+1)/5
Equating the two:
(x-9)/4 = (x+1)/5
5(x-9) = 4(x+1)
5x - 45 = 4x + 4
x = 49
Morolake's age now is 49.
1/4 of Morolake's age nine years ago = (x-9)/4
1/5 of her age next year = (x+1)/5
Equating the two:
(x-9)/4 = (x+1)/5
5(x-9) = 4(x+1)
5x - 45 = 4x + 4
x = 49
Morolake's age now is 49.