SOLUTION: ravi is 40 years older than tony. in 5 years, ravi would be twice the age of tony. the current ageof ravi and tony

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Question 1011522: ravi is 40 years older than tony. in 5 years, ravi would be twice the age of tony. the current ageof ravi and tony
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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ravi is 40 years older than tony. in 5 years, ravi would be twice the age of tony. the current age of ravi and tony.
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Equations:
r = t + 40
r + 5 = 2(t + 5)
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Substitute for "f" and solve for "t"::
t+40 + 5 = 2t + 10
t = 35 (tony's age now)
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Solve for "r"::
r = t + 40 = 75 (ravi's age now)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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