Question

A. John is now 10 years older than Marcus. Three times John's age 5 years from now will be the same as five times Marcus's age 5 years ago. How old is John now?

B. In 1 year Kristen will be four times as old as Danielle. Ten years from then Kristen will only be twice as old as Danielle. How old is Kristen now?

C. A woman was 30 years old when her daughter was born.Her age is now 6 years more than three times her daughter's age. How old will the daughter be in 5 years?

Answer 1

1. John is now 45 years old.

45 (John) ---- 50 X 3 = 150
35 (Marcus) ---- 30 X 5 = 150

Answer 2

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Answer 3

john's present age is at least three times as great as his age 10 years ago. Find the greatest possible age of john at present

Answer 4

A.
J=10 + M
3J +5=5M-5
3(10+M)+5=5M-5
30+3M+5=5M-5
2M=40
M=20

J=10+M=30

Answer 5

J=10+m
3J+5=5m–5
3(10+m)=5m–10
30+3m=5m–10
2m=40
M=20
And J=10+m
10+30
J=40