SOLUTION: An aunt is 4 times as old as her nephew.
In 8 years time the aunt will only be 5/2 times as old.
How old is she?
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Question 824050: An aunt is 4 times as old as her nephew.
In 8 years time the aunt will only be 5/2 times as old.
How old is she?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
a=4n
a+8=5/2*(n+8)
4n+8=5/2 n+20
8/2n-5/2n=12
3/2n=12
3n=24
n = 8
a = 32
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