SOLUTION: A brother is five years older than his sister. Four(4) years ago,the ratio of their ages was 4:3 find their present ages.
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Question 804093: A brother is five years older than his sister. Four(4) years ago,the ratio of their ages was 4:3 find their present ages.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
b=s+5,
(b-4)/(s-4)=4/3
b = 24, s = 19
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