SOLUTION: Emma is three times as old as James. If they were born 10 years apart, how old is each person?

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Question 1081935: Emma is three times as old as James. If they were born 10 years apart, how old is each person?
Answer by ikleyn(52799) About Me  (Show Source):
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5 and 15.

Solve it mentally.