SOLUTION: Six years ago, Mike was 25% younger than he is now. how old is Mike?

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Question 910106: Six years ago, Mike was 25% younger than he is now. how old is Mike?
Found 2 solutions by JoelSchwartz, MathTherapy:
Answer by JoelSchwartz(130) About Me  (Show Source):
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m=mikes age now
m-6=mikes age six years ago
m-6=4m/4-m/4
m-6=3m/4
Mikes age six years ago is equal to three fourths of his age now.
m-3m/4=6
m/4=6
m=24
24/4=6

Answer by MathTherapy(10555) About Me  (Show Source):
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Six years ago, Mike was 25% younger than he is now. how old is Mike?


Mike is currently highlight_green%2824%29 years-old

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