SOLUTION: Thandi is 6 years older than Mfundo.In 3 years time,Thandi will be twice as old as Mfundo .How old is Thandi now?

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Question 1166891: Thandi is 6 years older than Mfundo.In 3 years time,Thandi will be twice as old as Mfundo .How old is Thandi now?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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