SOLUTION: Mr. Moby is 2 times as old as his nephew. 25 years ago their ratio was 3:1. How old long until Moby is 100?
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Question 362697: Mr. Moby is 2 times as old as his nephew. 25 years ago their ratio was 3:1. How old long until Moby is 100?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = Mr Moby's age now
Let = Nephew's age now
given:
(1)
(2)
Substitute (1) in (2)
(2)
Moby is 100 now
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