SOLUTION: Reggie has 2 sisters he is 4 years younger than his older sister who is 3 times older than his 5-year-old sister. How old are Reggie and his sister

Question 1172903: Reggie has 2 sisters he is 4 years younger than his older sister who is 3 times older than his 5-year-old sister. How old are Reggie and his sister
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, ikleyn:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39625) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

PERSON AGE Reggie x-4 Older Sister x Five-Year Sister 5 AND Older Sister 5+3*5=18

If the description is as intended, then and .
Answer by ikleyn(52855) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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" . . . 3 times older than" is VERY AMBIGOUS in ENGLISH.

In modern terms, it is "impeachable".

AVOID using it in Math problems - it ALWAYS leads to misunderstanding.

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