When I add 4 times my age 4 years from now to 5 times my age 5 years from now,…

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When I add 4 times my age 4 years from now to 5 times my age 5 years from now, I get 10 times my current age. How old will I be 3 years from now ?

  1. A.

    88

  2. B.

    44

  3. C.

    136

  4. D.

    None of these

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Correct answer: B

Let the current age be x.

  1. Form the equation from the statement: 4(x + 4) + 5(x + 5) = 10x.

  2. Expand both terms: 4x + 16 + 5x + 25 = 10x.

  3. Combine like terms: 9x + 41 = 10x, so 41 = x. Therefore x = 41.

  4. Age after 3 years = 41 + 3 = 44.

Answer: 44 years

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