SOLUTION: betty, carrie, and patty have the same birthday. Carry is now half of betty's age. Five years ago Patty was one-third of betty's age then. Which one will be 14 years old on her nex
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Question 903043: betty, carrie, and patty have the same birthday. Carry is now half of betty's age. Five years ago Patty was one-third of betty's age then. Which one will be 14 years old on her next birthday?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
c=b/2
p-5=(b-5)/3
b=26 c=13 p=12
Carrie will be 14 years old on her next birthday.
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