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Today, Bill is thirteen times as old as Pete. In nine years, Bill will be four times as old as Pete. How old will Pete be 2 years from today?
A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6
E. 7
A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6
E. 7
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B = 13P.
9 Years from Now, B+9 = 4(P+9)
Solving we get P = 3.
2 years from now Pete will be 3+2 = 5.
C is the answer.
9 Years from Now, B+9 = 4(P+9)
Solving we get P = 3.
2 years from now Pete will be 3+2 = 5.
C is the answer.
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Today, Bill is thirteen times as old as Pete. In nine years, Bill will be four times as old as Pete. How old will Pete be 2 years from today?
A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6
E. 7
Let Pete's present age is x.A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6
E. 7
In Nine years Pete's age will be x+9
Bill is thirteen times as old as Pete. So, Bill's age=13x
in 9 years Bill's age will be 13x+9
To find: x+2
Given, In nine years, Bill will be four times as old as Pete
So, 4(x+9)=13x+9
Or, x=3
So, x+2=3+2=5
Ans. (C)
