SOLUTION: Maizie is half as old as Percy. In three years, Maizie's age will be two-thirds of Percy's age. How old are Maizie and Percy?
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Question 842087: Maizie is half as old as Percy. In three years, Maizie's age will be two-thirds of Percy's age. How old are Maizie and Percy?
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Maizie is half as old as Percy. In three years, Maizie's age will be two-thirds of Percy's age. How old are Maizie and Percy?
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At present:
let x=Percy's age
x/2=Maizie's age
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In 3 yrs:
x+3=Percy's age
(x/2)+3=Maizie's age
(x/2)+3)=(2/3)(x+3)
LCD:6
3x+18=4x+12
x=6
x/2=3
Percy's age=6
Maizie's age=3
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