SOLUTION: Harry is 56 years old this year. In 4 more years, he’ll be twice as old as his daughter, Ruby. How old is Ruby now?

Question 1171602: Harry is 56 years old this year. In 4 more years, he’ll be twice as old as his daughter, Ruby. How old is Ruby now?
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, ikleyn:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
think about it.

Answer by ikleyn(52778) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
.

Your first step is to add 4 years to 56 years.

After that, turn on your mind.

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