SOLUTION: Teresa is three times older than Anne. If anne is 8 years old now, find teresa's age when anne is 15 years old

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Question 761113: Teresa is three times older than Anne. If anne is 8 years old now, find teresa's age when anne is 15 years old
Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Teresa is three times older than Anne. If anne is 8 years old now, find teresa's age when anne is 15 years old
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3 times older = 4 times as old
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Anne is 8 --> Teresa is 32 now
Add 7 years (15-8) --> Teresa will be 39

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