SOLUTION: Mr. Cruz is five years older than his wife. Five years ago, his age was 4/3 her age. How old is Mr. Cruz 8 years from now?

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Question 1163082: Mr. Cruz is five years older than his wife. Five years ago, his age was 4/3 her age. How old is Mr. Cruz 8 years from now?


Answer by josgarithmetic(39625) About Me  (Show Source):
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Mr. Cruz, C
Mrs. Cruz, C-5

Five years ago Mr. Cruz was age C-5.
C-5=%284%2F3%29%28C-5-5%29
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C-5=%284%2F3%29%28C-10%29
3C-15=4%28C-10%29
3C-15=4C-40
C=40-15
highlight_green%28C=25%29----------------------Mr. Cruz now.

25%2B8=highlight%2833%29-------------------------Mr. Cruz in eight more years