SOLUTION: a girl is 2/3 older than her sister. In 6 years, she will be 4/5 older and in 15 years it will be 7/8. Both girls are under 10 years old. what are their ages?

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Question 135689: a girl is 2/3 older than her sister. In 6 years, she will be 4/5 older and in 15 years it will be 7/8. Both girls are under 10 years old. what are their ages?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
a girl is 2/3 older than her sister.
2/3 what??? 2/3 of a year??? or 2/3 of the girl's own age???
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Cheers,
Stan H.