Question 1171264
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Given that their ages 5 years ago were in the ratio 3:4, start on the problem with this:<br>
let 3x = Peter's age 5 years ago
let 4x = Paul's age 5 years ago<br>
The sum of their ages now is 24.<br>
3x+5 = Peter's age now; 4x+5 = Paul's age now.<br>
{{{(3x+5)+(4x+5) = 24}}}
{{{7x+10 = 24}}}
{{{7x = 14}}}
{{{x = 2}}}<br>
Peter's age is 3x+5=11
Paul's age is 4x+5=13<br>
ANSWERS:
Peter's age 3 years from now will be 11+3=14
Paul's age 3 years from now will be 13+3=16<br>