Problema Solution
In four years time, Wilfred will be half as old as his dad. If daddy is 33 next year. How old is Wilfred now?
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Next years Wilfred's dad will be 33 meaning that his present age is 32.
Let 'x' represent Wilfred's present age.
In 4 years Wilfred will be 'x+4' years old and his dad will be 32 + 4 = 36 years old.
x + 4 = (1/2)*36
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x = 14 years
Wilfred is 14 years old now.