SOLUTION: Rafia’s age is two third that of Alia. Four years ago, Rafia’s age was half of what Alia’s age will be in 5 years’ time. How old are both now?
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Question 1098228: Rafia’s age is two third that of Alia. Four years ago, Rafia’s age was half of what Alia’s age will be in 5 years’ time. How old are both now? Found 2 solutions by yazimyne, richwmiller:Answer by yazimyne(8) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! r=2/3a
r-4=1/2*(a+5)
2/3a-4=1/2*(a+5)
(2/3)a-4=a/2+5/2
4a-24=3a+15
a=39
r=2/3a
r=26
check
26-4=1/2(44)
22=22
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