SOLUTION: Jenifer is 20 years old and her sister is 4 years old. In how many years will Jenifer be four times as old as her sister?

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Question 649341: Jenifer is 20 years old and her sister is 4 years old. In how many years will Jenifer be four times as old as her sister?
Answer by josmiceli(19441)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Add years to both their ages
given:





( note that 1/3 year = 4 months )
In 1 year and 4 months Jennifer will
be 2x as old as her sister
check:
J will be
Sis will be


OK

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