Question

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

Answer 1

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Answer:

• Larry: 40
• niece: 10

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.