SOLUTION: Six years ago, Mike was 25% younger than he is now. how old is Mike?

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Question 910106: Six years ago, Mike was 25% younger than he is now. how old is Mike?
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Answer by JoelSchwartz(130)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
m=mikes age now
m-6=mikes age six years ago
m-6=4m/4-m/4
m-6=3m/4
Mikes age six years ago is equal to three fourths of his age now.
m-3m/4=6
m/4=6
m=24
24/4=6

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Six years ago, Mike was 25% younger than he is now. how old is Mike?

Mike is currently years-old
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