SOLUTION: When Ricky was 10 years old his father was 45. How many years must past for Ricky to be 5 years older than one-fifth as old as his father?

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Age -> SOLUTION: When Ricky was 10 years old his father was 45. How many years must past for Ricky to be 5 years older than one-fifth as old as his father?       Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


    

Question 840498: When Ricky was 10 years old his father was 45. How many years must past for Ricky to be 5 years older than one-fifth as old as his father?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
r=10,
f=45,
r+x=5+(f+x)/5
f = 45, r = 10, x = 5
when ricky is 15 his father will be 50