SOLUTION: in 8 years, barry will be 2 times as old as he is now. how old is he now

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Question 711618: in 8 years, barry will be 2 times as old as he is now. how old is he now

Answer by god2012(113)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solution :
Let the present age of barry be 'B' years
After 8 years, age of barry = B + 8 = 2B or
B = 8
Therefore , present age of Barry is 8 years

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