Problema Solution

three years ago, Rica was thrice as old as Dandy. Three years hence, she will be twice as old. find their present ages.

Answer provided by our tutors

Rica: 3(x-3)+3

Dandy: x

So

3(x-3)+6 = 2(x+3)

So

x =9

So

Rica: 21 yrs old

Dandy: 9 yrs old