SOLUTION: The present ages of Jane and Emily are in the ratio of 3:4. Five years from now the ratio of their ages will be 4:5. Find their present ages.

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Question 1120759: The present ages of Jane and Emily are in the ratio of 3:4. Five years from now the ratio of their ages will be 4:5. Find their present ages.
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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Jane's age now is and Emily's age now is

But in 5 years:





Solve for and then calculate and


John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it