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23 February, 04:55

In 16 years, Ben will be 3 times as old as he is now. How old is he?

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  1. 23 February, 06:05
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    First, do 16 x 3 to get 48. Then subtract 16 and youll get 32
  2. 23 February, 07:37
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    Say x is how old Ben is now. Ben's age 16 years from now is the same as 3 times his current age, so:

    x + 16 = 3x

    2x = 16

    x = 8

    Ben is 8 years old.
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