SOLUTION: A year ago, John was three times as old as Larry. A year later, he was twice as old as Larry. How old are john and larry?

SOLUTION: A year ago, John was three times as old as Larry. A year later, he was twice as old as Larry. How old are john and larry?

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Question 948821: A year ago, John was three times as old as Larry. A year later, he was twice as old as Larry. How old are john and larry?

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