Question

Four years ago, Jim's father was 5 times as old as Jim. How old is Jim's father now is Jim is 12?
a. 56
b. 44
c. 40
d. 36

Answer 1

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Answer 2

is it b?

Answer 3

Let x be the age of Jim's father now.

Four years ago Jim's father would have been (x - 4)
Four years ago Jim would have been 8 (as he is 12 now)

Four years ago, Jim's father was 5 times as old as Jim.
Therefore,
x - 4 = 5 * 8 = 40
Solve for x.

Answer 4

Yes.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

The ratio of 3/4 to 5/2 is
a. 10 to 3
b. 15 to 8
c. 3 to 10
d. 8 to 15

Answer 9

Dividing by a fraction is same as multiplying by its reciprocal.

(3/4) divided by (5/2) = 3/4 * 2/5 = ?

Answer 10

its C?

Answer 11

yes.

Answer 12

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Answer 13

you are welcome.