June 2011
Problem of the Month

Jackson's Age

Jackson's age is 9 divided by one-quarter of his age.

How old is Jackson?

Solution to the Problem:

Jackson is 6 years old.

Let x = Jackson's age.
Then x = 9 / (1/4 x)
So, x = 9 / (x/4)
Then x = 36 / x
x² = 36
x = 6 or -6.

Correctly solved by:

1. James Alarie	Flint, Michigan
2. Chad Fore	Gate City High School, Gate City, Virginia
3. John Funk	Ventura, California
4. Greg Weymann	----------
5. Alexandre Roux	France
6. David & Judy Dixon	Bennettsville, South Carolina

Send any comments or questions to: David Pleacher