SOLUTION: i am 3 times older than my sister. Six years ago i was five times as old as she was, how old am i?

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Question 926506: i am 3 times older than my sister. Six years ago i was five times as old as she was, how old am i?
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Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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i am 3 times older than my sister. Six years ago i was five times as old as she was, how old am i?
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Now:
Age = 4S
6 yrs ago:
Age - 6 = 5(S-6)
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4S - 6 = 5S - 30
S = 24
You're 96

Answer by LOL MASTER(6) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Your 96 easy
I COULD DO THAT IN MY SLEEP