SOLUTION: The current ages of Jimmy and Stephen are in the ratio 3:5. Eight years from now the ratio of their ages will be 7:9. Find their current ages.

SOLUTION: The current ages of Jimmy and Stephen are in the ratio 3:5. Eight years from now the ratio of their ages will be 7:9. Find their current ages.

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Question 965060: The current ages of Jimmy and Stephen are in the ratio 3:5. Eight years from now the ratio of their ages will be 7:9. Find their current ages.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

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