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Mr. Smith is 81 years older than his grandson, Victor. In 3 years, Mr. Smith will be four times as old as Victor. How old is Victor now?

A) 21 years old

B) 22 years old

C) 24 years old

D) 27 years old

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I’m sure it’s 26 but I can’t find the answer here
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Let the age of Victor be x and the age of Mr Smith will be x+81

After 3 years 4(x+3)= x+81+3

4x+12= x +84

4x-x= 84–12= 72

3x = 72. Or x = 24

Now Victor's age is 24 and Mr. Smith is 105

In three years Victor will be 27and Mr. Smith will be 108 (four times of 27)
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