SOLUTION: In five years, Mike will be twice as old as Andy. The sum of their present age is 80. How old is Mike now?
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Question 726823: In five years, Mike will be twice as old as Andy. The sum of their present age is 80. How old is Mike now?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
In five years, Mike will be twice as old as Andy. The sum of their present age is 80. How old is Mike now?
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In 5 yrs the sum of their ages will be 90.
A + 2A = 90 (in 5 years)
A = 30 in 5 years
M = 60 in 5 years
A = 25
M = 55
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