Question

The ratio of my age 12 years ago to my age now is 2/3. How old will I be in 5 years?

Answer 1

41 years old

Explanation:

n = age now

create proportion, then cross-multiply:

(n-12)/n = 2/3

2n = 3n-36

-n = -36

n = 36

in 5 years age will be 36+5 or 41