Question 921241: Paul's age is 11 years divided by his age 11 years ago is equal to the fraction 16/5. Find the fraction. Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Paul's age is 11 years divided by his age 11 years ago is equal to the fraction 16/5. Find the fraction.
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Let Paul's age be "x"::
Equation:
x/(x-11) = 16/5
5x = 16x - 176
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11x = 176
x = 16 Paul's age now.
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Stan H.
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