SOLUTION: Charles is 23 years older than his sister Carol. In 16 years, he will be twice as old as Carol. How old is each of them now?

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Question 1097198: Charles is 23 years older than his sister Carol. In 16 years, he will be twice as old as Carol. How old is each of them now?


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Charles is 23 years older than his sister Carol. In 16 years, he will be twice as old as Carol. How old is each of them now?
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In 16 years, Carol will be 23 and Charlie will be 46 years old.


Having this, can you determine their present age ?


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