SOLUTION: Josef is 1/7 as old as Suzy. In 21 years, Josef's age will be 17 years more than 1/6 of Suzy's age. How old are Josef and Suzy now?
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Question 954162: Josef is 1/7 as old as Suzy. In 21 years, Josef's age will be 17 years more than 1/6 of Suzy's age. How old are Josef and Suzy now?
Answer by hemu_da(13) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Suppose Josef's present age is j and suzy's present age is s.
According to qus....
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After 21 years their age will be related by...
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Hence, Josef's present age
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