SOLUTION: The sum of the ages of John and Mary is 32. Four years ago, John was twice as old as Mary. Find the present age of each.

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Question 1063120: The sum of the ages of John and Mary is 32. Four years ago, John was twice as old as Mary. Find the present age of each.
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The sum of the ages of John and Mary is 32. Four years ago, John was twice as old as Mary. Find the present age of each.
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You can solve it mentally, without using equations.

HINT: What was the sum of their ages 4 years ago?