SOLUTION: Jane is 3 times as old as Peter is now but in 10 years time, she will only be twice Peter's age. How old is Peter now?

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Question 1092131: Jane is 3 times as old as Peter is now but in 10 years time, she will only be twice Peter's age. How old is Peter now?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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y, Peter's age now
3y, Jane's age
3y%2B10=2y%2B20

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