Question 1196134
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Sandra is 63 years older than her grandson. Five years ago, she was 4 times as old as he was. 
How old is she
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Five years ago, Sandra was 63 years older than her grandson  {{{highlight(highlight(AND))}}}, at the same time, 
she was 4 times as old as the grandson.


Let x be the grandson age five years ago. Then Sandra's age five years ago is 4x,
according to the problem's description.


So we can write an equation

    4x - x = 63,  or  3x = 63,  which implies  x = 63/3 = 21.


Thus, five years ago the grandson was 21 years old;
hence, Sandra was 4*21 = 84 years old five years ago.


So, now Sandra is 84 + 5 = 89 years old.    <U>ANSWER</U>
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Solved.