SOLUTION: In three years, Sheena will be three times as old as her sister Melona, a year ago, Sheena was seven times as old as Melona. How old are they now?

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Question 1167794: In three years, Sheena will be three times as old as her sister Melona, a year ago, Sheena was seven times as old as Melona. How old are they now?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
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h, Sheena
m, Melona

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In three years, Sheena will be three times as old as her sister Melona. A year ago, Sheena was seven times as old as Melona. How old are they now?
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