SOLUTION: Tom is 3 years older than sara . Three years ago sara's age was four fifth tom's age . Find their present age.

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Question 1083772: Tom is 3 years older than sara . Three years ago sara's age was four fifth tom's age . Find their present age.
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Tom is 3 years older than sara . Three years ago sara's age was four fifth tom's age . Find their present age.
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3 yrs ago:
S = 4T/5
S = T - 3
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T-3 = 4T/5
5T-15 = 4T
T = 15
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Tom is 18
Sara is 15