SOLUTION: Ravi will be 4 times his present age after 5 years. What is his present age?

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Question 1013950: Ravi will be 4 times his present age after 5 years. What is his present age?

Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
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r = his present age
:
Ravi will be 4 times his present age after 5 years.
What is his present age?
:
4r = r + 5
4r - r = 5
3r = 5
r = 5/3
r = 12%2F3 yrs old now