SOLUTION: A boy is older than his sister by 3 years , five years ago the ratio was 4:3. Find his present age.

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Question 1132667: A boy is older than his sister by 3 years , five years ago the ratio was 4:3. Find his present age.
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A boy is older than his sister by 3 years , five years ago the ratio was 4:3. Find his present age.
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5 yrs ago:
B:S = 4x:3x
4x - 3x = 3
x = 3
They were 12 & 9.
Add 5 to that.