SOLUTION: Brittany is 5 times older than her brother, Ricky. If in 6 years time, Ricky's age will be three sevenths of Brittany's age, how old will Ricky be when Brittany is 60?

Question 878561: Brittany is 5 times older than her brother, Ricky. If in 6 years time, Ricky's age will be three sevenths of Brittany's age, how old will Ricky be when Brittany is 60?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39616) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Present:
Six Years Future:

Solve:

Substitute.

, not a whole number for Ricky.
.
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, also not a whole number.

Brittany's age present plus y years, will be 60 years.
What is y?

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What will be Ricky's age at that time?

Ricky to be 53 years old when Brittany is 60 years old.
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