SOLUTION: A boy is 17 years old and his sister is twice as old. When the boy is 23 what will be the age of his sister? ___________

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Question 387431: A boy is 17 years old and his sister is twice as old. When the boy is 23 what will be the age
of his sister? ___________

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi
A boy is now 17 years old and his sister now is 34 (twice as old as her brother)
In 6 years from now... the boy will be 23 and his sister 40