Question 1132565: The sum of Peter and Paul ages is 24 six years ago Peter was three times as old as Paul. How old Paul will be in five years from now? Answer by ikleyn(52771) (Show Source):
Six years ago, when the sum of Peter and Paul ages was 24 - 2*6 = 12, Peter was three times as old as Paul.
It means that Paul was 3 years, while Peter was 9 years old at that time.
Hence, Paul is 3+6 = 9 years old now, while Peter's age is 9+6 = 15 years today.
In 5 years, Paul will be 9+5 = 14, while Peter will be 15+5 = 20 years old. ANSWER.
