Malika is 4 times as old as Otabek. In 8 years Malika will be 2 times as old as Otabek. How old is Otabek now?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: D.

  1. Step 1: Let Otabek be 4 now, so Malika is 16. Step 2. In 8 years: 16 + 8 = 2 × (4 + 8), which holds. **Answer: . Why not the others:** is what you get if you give the older person's age. is what you get if you give the younger person's future age. is what you get if you multiply by the wrong factor.

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