John's father is five times older than John and John is twice as old as his sister Alice. In two years time the sum of their ages will be 58. How old is John now?

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Teagan

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31 October, 18:54

John's father is five times older than John and John is twice as old as his sister Alice. In two years time the sum of their ages will be 58. How old is John now?

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Stinky · Answer 1

John's father is 5 times older than John

F = 5J

John is twice as old as his sister Alice.

J = 2A or A =.5J

In two years time, the sum of their ages will be

58. F+2 + J+2 + A+2 = 58F + J + A + 6 = 58

F + J + A = 58 - 6

F + J + A = 52:

How old is John now?:Substitute for F & A

5J + J +.5J = 52

6.5J = 52

J = 52/6.5

J = 8 yrs

John is 8 years old

Red Velvet · Answer 2

No duvt on wat I say people are gonna think that it heated btw it s 8