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Popular Word Problems >

Anita is 4 times older than Frank. In 5 years, Anita will be 3 times as old as Frank. Find their present ages.

Solution

A ni t a i s 4 t im es o l d er t han F r ank . I n 5 ye a rs, A ni t a w i ll b e 3 t im es a s o l d a s F r ank . F in d t h e i r p rese n t a g es .

Solution

Frank^{'} s age is : 10

Anita^{'} s age is : 40

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

4 x + 5 = 3 (x + 5)

Solve for

x, 4 x + 5 = 3 (x + 5) : x = 10

Find age

Frank^{'} s age is : 10

Anita^{'} s age is : 40

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