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  • 31-03-2016
  • Mathematics
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Ben is 4 times as old as Ishaan. 6 years ago, Ben was 6 times as old as Ishaan.

How old is Ishaan now?

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  • 08-04-2016
The correct answer for the question that is being presented above is this one:

Let x = Ishaan's age
Let 4x = Ben's age

x = 4x

6 years ago 
x-6 = Ishaan's age
6(x-6) = Ben's age

x - 6 = 6 (x - 6)
x - 6 = 6x - 36
-5x = -30
x = 6

Ishaan's age = 6 + 6 = 12
So, Ishaan is 12 years old.
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