George is 35 years older than his child. 4 years from now, his child will be
12 of his age while his niece will be
37 of his child. Express his niece’s present age as a fraction of George's present age. Leave your answer in its simplest form.
|
George |
George's child |
George's niece |
Difference between George and George's child |
Before |
14 u - 4 |
7 u - 4 |
3 u - 4 |
35 |
Change |
+ 4 |
+ 4 |
+ 4 |
|
After
|
2x7 |
1x7 |
|
|
|
7x1 |
3x1 |
|
Comparing George, his child and his niece in the end |
14 u |
7 u |
3 u |
7 u |
The repeated identity is the age of George's child. LCM of 1 and 7 is 7.
The difference in age between George and George's child remains unchanged.
Difference in age between George and George's child
= 14 u - 7 u
= 7 u
7 u = 35
1 u = 35 ÷ 7 = 5
His niece's present age
= 3 u - 4
= 3 x 5 - 4
= 15 - 4
= 11
George's present age
= 14 u - 4
= 14 x 5 - 4
= 70 - 4
= 66
His niece's present age as a fraction of George's present age
=
1166=
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