SOLUTION: Jane is 3 times as old as Peter is now but in 10 years time, she will only be twice Peter's age. How old is Peter now?

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Question 1092131: Jane is 3 times as old as Peter is now but in 10 years time, she will only be twice Peter's age. How old is Peter now?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y, Peter's age now
3y, Jane's age



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