Question

The ratio of Maggie's age now to her brother Steven's age now is 2:3. In ten years, the ratio of their ages will be 4:5. How old in Maggie now? Do not label years old in your answer.

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Answer 1

15

Explanation:

1 number in the ratio is 5 years

Answer 2

sorry if this is wrong

Explanation:

Maggie = X

Brother = 2X-3 <--- 3 years younger than twice her age.

2x - 3 + x = 24 <--- the sum of their ages is 24

3x - 3 = 24

3x = 27

x = 9

Maggie is 9.

Brother is 2*9 - 3 = 18 - 3 = 15