SOLUTION: Zahid is 4 times as old as his brother. If 6 years later the difference in their ages will be 15 years. What is Zahid's age today?

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Question 1124638: Zahid is 4 times as old as his brother. If 6 years later the difference in their ages will be 15 years. What is Zahid's age today?
Answer by ikleyn(52787) About Me  (Show Source):
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From the condition, the difference of their ages is 15 years ALWAYS.


So, Z is 4 times as old as his brother, and the difference of their ages is 15 years.


Answer.  Zahid is 20 years old.


         (The brother is 5 years old).