SOLUTION: In 55 years, William will be 6 times as old as he is right now. How old is he right now?

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Question 575757: In 55 years, William will be 6 times as old as he is right now.
How old is he right now?
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In 55 years, William will be 6 times as old as he is right now.
How old is he right now?
:
Let w = his age now
:
w + 55 = 6w
55 = 6w - w
55 = 5w
w = 55/5
w = 1 yrs is his present age