Question 1009327
 Ramon is six times Jenny's age. In 12 years he'll only be twice her age. How old is Ramon? How old is Jenny??
Equations::
r = 6j
r+12 = 2(j+12)
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Substitute for "r" and solve for "j"::
6j+12 = 2j + 24
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4j = 12
jenny is 3 yrs old now
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Mandy is now twice Katy's age. In six years she will be 1 1/2 times Katy's age. How old is Katy? How old is Mandy?
Equation::
m = 2k
m+6 = (3/2)(k+6)
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Substitute for "k" and solve for "m"::
m + 6 = (3/2)((m/2)+6)
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m+6 = (3/4)m + 9
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(1/4)m = 3
Mandy's age = 12 yrs
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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