<human>:  After five years, Ron will be four times as old as Maurice. If Ron's age now is 43, how old is Maurice now?
<bot>: How old will Ron be in five years? ** If Ron is 43 now, he will be 43+5 = <<43+5=48>>48 years old in five years.
How old will Maurice be in five years? ** After five years, Ron will be four times as old as Maurice, meaning Maurice will be 48/4 =<<48/4=12>>12 years old then.
How old is Maurice now? ** Currently, Maurice is 12-5 = <<12-5=7>>7 years old.
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