SOLUTION: James is now exactly twice as old as John. In three years Johns age will be two thirds of James' age. Two years ago Johns age was one fourth of James' age. what are their ages now?

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Question 840786: James is now exactly twice as old as John. In three years Johns age will be two thirds of James' age. Two years ago Johns age was one fourth of James' age. what are their ages now?

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Let james age be x and Johns age be y
at present x = 2 y.
Y + 3 = 2/3 (x + 3)
y + 3 = 2/3 ( 2Y + 3)
y + 3 = (4/3)Y + 2
4/3y - y = 3 - 2
Y/3 = 1
Y = 3
then x = 2 y
x = 2*3 => x= 6.
The Present age of James and John are 6 and 3.