SOLUTION: The ratio of Gina's present age TO SHERRY'S is 5:8. FIVE years later, the ratio of Gina's age to Sherry's age will be 2:3. How old will Gina be in 12 years' time?

Question 1011180: The ratio of Gina's present age TO SHERRY'S is 5:8. FIVE years later, the ratio of Gina's age to Sherry's age will be 2:3. How old will Gina be in 12 years' time?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
g and s for their ages NOW.

Transform the description into equations.

Simplify and solve for their current ages first.

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Other equation with substitution,

Find Gina's age.

Gina will be in twelve years more time.
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