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3 years ago

Ralph is 3 times old as Sara. In 4 years, Ralph will be only twice as old as Sara will be then. Find Ralph's age now.

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2 answers:

Ivahew [28]3 years ago

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Ralph is 12 years old.

zhuklara [117]3 years ago

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Answer:

Ralph's age now is 12 years

Step-by-step explanation:

This problem bothers on word problem

Step one

Let us begin by stating The problem Mathematically

Let Sara's age be x

1. Ralph is 3 times Sara's age =3x

2. In 4 year's time Ralph will be twice Sara's age

I.e 3x+4= 2x

Let's solve for Sara's age

3x+4= 2x

3x-2x=-4

x=-4

Since it is age we can't have a negative symbol

x+4

To find Ralph's age we use statement 1

Ralph is 3 times Sara's age

3x= 3(4)= 12

Hence Ralph is 12 years old currently

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