Question

Ralph is 3 times as old as Sara. In 6 years, Ralph will be only twice as old as Sara will be then. Find Ralph's age now.



Ralph's age is _____.

Answer 1

Answer:

let the age of Sara be x

then age of Ralph be 3x

after 6 year

age of Sara= x+6

age of Ralph= 3x+6

a/a

3x+6=2(x+6)

3x+6 =2x+12

3x-2x=12-6

x=6

so, age of sara=x=6

age of Ralph =3x+6 =3×6+6=18+6=24

Answer 2

Answer: age of ralph is 18 and Sarah is 6

Step-by-step explanation:

Le the age of boy is and Sarah is you

X;3y

X-3y:o eq 1

X+:2y+12

X-2y : 6 eq 2

From 1 and 2

X : 18

Y : 6