SOLUTION: A young girl in 8 years will be 50% older. what is her age?

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Age -> SOLUTION: A young girl in 8 years will be 50% older. what is her age?      Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


    

Question 250261: A young girl in 8 years will be 50% older. what is her age?
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A young girl in 8 years will be 50% older. what is her age?
:
Let x = her age.
:
x + 8 = x + .5x
x + 8 = 1.5x
8 = 1.5x - x
8 = .5x
x = 2(8)
x = 16