Fran is three times as old as Nancy. In four years, she’ll be twice as old as Nancy. How old is each now?

Question

You have to find the age of EACH.

Answer 1

N=Nancy's age

3N=Fran's age

3N+4=2(N+4)

3N+4=2N+8

3N-2N=8-4

N=4 (Nancy's age)

3N=12 (Fran's age)