If Ron is 43 now, he will be 43+5 = <<43+5=48>>48 years old 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.

Currently, Maurice is 12-5 = <<12-5=7>>7 years old.

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After five years, Ron will be four times as old as Maurice. If Ron's age now is 43, how old is Maurice now?
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