SOLUTION: Tim is 1/5 as old as Tom. In six years, Tim will be 1/3 as old. Find their present ages.

SOLUTION: Tim is 1/5 as old as Tom. In six years, Tim will be 1/3 as old. Find their present ages.

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Question 1157105: Tim is 1/5 as old as Tom. In six years, Tim will be 1/3 as old. Find their
present ages.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Tim, t
Tom, 5t

In Six Years (Tim will be 1/3 AS OLD AS TOM).
Tim, t+6
Tom, 5t+6
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