SOLUTION: Tim is 1/5 as old as Tom. In six years, Tim will be 1/3 as old. Find their present ages.

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Question 1157105: Tim is 1/5 as old as Tom. In six years, Tim will be 1/3 as old. Find their
present ages.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
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Tim, t
Tom, 5t

In Six Years (Tim will be 1/3 AS OLD AS TOM).
Tim, t+6
Tom, 5t+6
and
t%2B6=%281%2F3%29%285t%2B6%29
3%28t%2B6%29=5t%2B6
3t%2B18=5t%2B6
18-6=2t
highlight%28t=6%29
and
highlight%285t=30%29