Question 1093656: In five years, the boy is 1/2 times as old as his uncle. Six ago the boys 1/3 times as old his uncle. What is the age of the boy now? Found 2 solutions by josmiceli, josgarithmetic:Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Let = the boy's age now
Let = the uncle's age now
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The boy is 17 now
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