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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Timothy

10 July, 22:48

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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Hugo Jones · Answer 1

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

Annie Barnes · Answer 2

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