SOLUTION: The sum of the ages of Peter and Paul is 21. Peter will be twice as old as Paul 3 years from now. What is the present age of Peter?

Question 1147145: The sum of the ages of Peter and Paul is 21. Peter will be twice as old as Paul 3 years from now. What is the present age of Peter?
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, ikleyn:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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A pAul

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Answer by ikleyn(52800) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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The condition in grammatically correct English form should be as follows:

The sum of the ages of Peter and Paul is 21. In 3 years, Peter will be twice as old as Paul. What is the present age of Peter?

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