SOLUTION: Grandma is 6 times as old as Erica. Grandma was 60 when Erica was born. How old is Grandma now? Is this even possible to solve?

Question 849131: Grandma is 6 times as old as Erica. Grandma was 60 when Erica was born. How old is Grandma now?
Is this even possible to solve?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Grandma is 6 times as old as Erica. Grandma was 60 when Erica was born. How old is Grandma now?
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Equations:
G = 6E
G = E + 60
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Equation:
6E = E+60
5E = 60
E = 12 yrs (Erica's age now)
G = 6*E = 6*12 = 72 yrs (Grandma's age now)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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