SOLUTION: Jamy's age is one fifth of his grandfather's age how old is his grandfather if jamy is 14 years old

Question 861810: Jamy's age is one fifth of his grandfather's age how old is his grandfather if jamy is 14 years old

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!



Hi

Let x represent grandfather's age



       x = 70 years old  

 

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