Let x = Tina's age now
6x = Maria's age now
Maria's age in 20 years = 2(Tina's age in 20 years)
6x + 20 = 2(x + 20)
6x + 20 = 2x + 40
4x = 20 So, x = 5
Tina is 5 and Maria is 30 years old.
Chandara S.
asked • 02/23/15Maria is 6 times older then Tina. In 20 years, Maria will be only twice as old as Tina. How old is Maria now?
a. 30
b. 40
b. 40
c. 50
d. 60
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