SOLUTION: Three years ago John was four times younger than Sarah,in three years time Sarah will be tiwce as old as John. How old is John now?

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Question 1109245: Three years ago John was four times younger than Sarah,in three years time Sarah will be tiwce as old as John. How old is John now?
Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
e years ago John was four times younger than Sarah,in three years time Sarah will be tiwce as old as John. How old is John now?
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1 time younger --> zero
4 times younger is not possible.

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