SOLUTION: Norman is 2 years older than Rita. In 5 years� time, Rita will be 4 times as old as Norman was 3 years ago. How old is Rita now?

Question 970957: Norman is 2 years older than Rita. In 5 years� time, Rita will be 4 times as old as Norman was 3 years ago. How old is Rita now?
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Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

n and r ages now.

Answer by MathTherapy(10552) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Norman is 2 years older than Rita. In 5 years� time, Rita will be 4 times as old as Norman was 3 years ago. How old is Rita now?

Rita is years-old
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