SOLUTION: I sm 10% older than my wife. My wife is x% younger than I am. find x.

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Question 465967: I sm 10% older than my wife. My wife is x% younger than I am. find x.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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You = her*1.1
her = you/1.1 = you*0.9090...
her = you - you*(1 - 0.9090...) = you - you*0.0909...
--> 9.09% younger
x = 9.09