SOLUTION: A sister while growing up was 5 times her brothers age, then she was 4 times, then 3 times, now she is 2 times his age……… How old are the brother and sister now???????

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Question 245368:
A sister while growing up was 5 times her brothers age, then she was 4 times, then 3 times, now she is 2 times his age………

How old are the brother and sister now??????????????
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
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A sister while growing up was 5 times her brothers age, then she was 4 times, then 3 times, now she is 2 times his age………
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Here's what I get, but having trouble getting a formula to find this:
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Sis|bro|mult
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15 | 3 * 5
16 | 4 * 4
18 | 6 * 3
24 | 12 * 2; their ages now
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If I come up with a formula for this I will edit this solution