SOLUTION: Mr. Cruz is five years older than his wife. Five years ago, his age was 4/3 her age. How old is Mr. Cruz 8 years from now?

SOLUTION: Mr. Cruz is five years older than his wife. Five years ago, his age was 4/3 her age. How old is Mr. Cruz 8 years from now?

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Question 1163082: Mr. Cruz is five years older than his wife. Five years ago, his age was 4/3 her age. How old is Mr. Cruz 8 years from now?

Answer by josgarithmetic(39625) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Mr. Cruz, C
Mrs. Cruz, C-5

Five years ago Mr. Cruz was age C-5.

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----------------------Mr. Cruz now.

-------------------------Mr. Cruz in eight more years
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