SOLUTION: Rico’s father is 36. He is 16 years older than four times Rico’s age. How old is Rico?

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Question 1184656: Rico’s father is 36. He is 16 years older than four times Rico’s age. How old is Rico?
Found 2 solutions by ikleyn, josgarithmetic:
Answer by ikleyn(52792) About Me  (Show Source):
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    Rico is  %2836-16%29%2F4 = 5 years old.    ANSWER

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Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
36, the father's age
16+4r=36, description for the father's age; r is Rico's age.

4r%2B16=36
4%28r%2B4%29=4%2A9
r%2B4=9
r=5