SOLUTION: The sum of the ages of a woman and her daughter is 46 years.In four years time the ratio of their ages will be 7:2. Find their present ages.

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Question 456385: The sum of the ages of a woman and her daughter is 46 years.In four years time the ratio of their ages will be 7:2. Find their present ages.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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w+d=46
(w+4)/(d+4)=7/2
w=38
d=8
check
42/12=7/2
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