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will is twice as old as jill. three years ago, jill age was two fifths will age then. how old is each now

Solution

will is twice as old as jill. three years ago, jill age was two fifths will age then. how old is each now

Solution

Jill^{'} s age is : 3 \frac{2}{5}

Will^{'} s age is : 6 \frac{4}{5}

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

x - 3 = \frac{2}{5}

Solve for

x, x - 3 = \frac{2}{5} : x = \frac{17}{5}

Find age

Jill^{'} s age is : 3 \frac{2}{5}

Will^{'} s age is : 6 \frac{4}{5}

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