SOLUTION: The sum of Cathy and Tony's age is 65. Eight years ago Cathy's age was 2/5 of Tony's age. How old are they now?
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Question 841589: The sum of Cathy and Tony's age is 65. Eight years ago Cathy's age was 2/5 of Tony's age. How old are they now?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
c+t=65,
c-8=2/5(t-8)
c = 22, t = 43
check
14=2/5*(35)
14=2*7
ok
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