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  • 25-08-2021
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When I am 5% older than I am now, I will be 21 years old. How old am I now?

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mikhaeldonbosco
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  • 25-08-2021

Answer:20 years

Step-by-step explanation: Let your present age be 'x'

If you are 5percent holder then your age is 21

x +5/100×x =21

x+5x/100=21

100x+5x/100=21

105x/100=21

x=21×100÷105

x=20

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ang12321 ang12321
  • 25-08-2021
x+5%×x=21
x+5/100x=21
x+1/20x=21
21/20x=21
x=20
You are 20 years old now.

Hope my answer helped u :)
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