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Question 30279: please help me with this problem,Doe is five years older than Ron. In nine years four times Doe's age will equal five times Ron's age. How old is each now? How old will each be in nine years?
Doe now?-
Ron now-
DAVE IN 9-
Ron in nine?

Answer by Paul(988) About Me  (Show Source):
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Doe's age = x+5
Ron's age =x
In nine years Doe's age = x+5+9->x+14
In nine years Ron's age = x+9

Equation: 




4x+56=5x+45

x=11





11+5=16



Hence, Ron is 11 years old and Doe is 16 years old.

Paul.