SOLUTION: 20 years ago my age was 1/3 of what it is mow. what is my present age? a)66 years b)36 years c)33 years d)30 years

SOLUTION: 20 years ago my age was 1/3 of what it is mow. what is my present age? a)66 years b)36 years c)33 years d)30 years

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Question 615153: 20 years ago my age was 1/3 of what it is mow. what is my present age?
a)66 years
b)36 years
c)33 years
d)30 years
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
20 years ago my age was 1/3 of what it is now
:
Let a = age now
a = a - 20
multiply both sides by 3
a = 3(a-20)
a = 3a - 60
60 = 3a - a
60 = 2a
a = 30 yrs now
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