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  • 12-04-2021
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Larry is 4 times as old as his niece. Four years ago he was 6 times as old
as his niece was then. Find each of their ages now

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Answer:

  • Larry: 40
  • niece: 10

Step-by-step explanation:

Let n represent the current age of the niece. Then 4n is Larry's current age. 4 years ago, the relationship was ...

  6(n -4) = 4n -4

  6n -24 = 4n -4

  2n = 20

  n = 10

Larry is 40; his niece is 10.

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