SOLUTION: Kevin is 3 years older than Daniel. Two years ago, Kevin was 4 times as old as Daniel. How old is Daniel now?

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Question 1154602: Kevin is 3 years older than Daniel. Two years ago, Kevin was 4 times as old as Daniel. How old is Daniel now?
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, greenestamps:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39616) About Me  (Show Source):
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d+3, Kevin
d, Daniel
d%2B3-2=4%28d-2%29
highlight%28d=3%29

Answer by greenestamps(13198) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Solve mentally....

If the difference between their ages is 3, then their ages when Kevin was 4 times as old as Daniel were 4 and 1.

Since that was 2 years ago, their ages now are 6 and 3.

ANSWER: Daniel is now 3.