SOLUTION: The ratio of David's age to Sally's age is 3 : 4. In six years' time it will be 4 : 5. Complete the sentence by filling in the gaps.

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Question 1148121: The ratio of David's age to Sally's age is 3 : 4.

In six years' time it will be 4 : 5.
Complete the sentence by filling in the gaps.

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Sentence with gaps not shown.

d David
x Sally


You can simplify the system and solve for x and d.

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