SOLUTION: The ratio of David's age to Sally's age is 3 : 4. In six years' time it will be 4 : 5. Complete the sentence by filling in the gaps.

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Question 1148121: The ratio of David's age to Sally's age is 3 : 4.

In six years' time it will be 4 : 5.
Complete the sentence by filling in the gaps.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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Sentence with gaps not shown.

d David
x Sally

system%28d%2Fx=3%2F4%2C%28d%2B6%29%2F%28x%2B6%29=4%2F5%29
You can simplify the system and solve for x and d.