SOLUTION: The ratio of Gene's age to Sherry's age is 5: 8. Five years later, the ratio of Gina's age to Sherry's age will be 2: 3. How old will Gina be in 12 years time?

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Question 1185889: The ratio of Gene's age to Sherry's age is 5: 8. Five years later, the ratio of Gina's age to Sherry's age will be 2: 3. How old will Gina be in 12 years time?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39616) About Me  (Show Source):
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y%2Fx=5%2F8

y%2Fx=%285n%29%2F%288n%29
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%285n%2B5%29%2F%288n%2B5%29=2%2F3
3%285n%2B5%29=2%288n%2B5%29
15n%2B15=16n%2B10
5=n
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Their current ages Gene, 25 and Sherry, 40.

Question asks for 25%2B12=highlight%2837%29.