Question

Annilee's present age is two-thirds of Jessie's present age. In 10 years the sum of their ages will be 90 years. Find their present ages.

Answer 1

present:
Annilee 2 units
Jessie 3 units
10 yrs later:
Annilee 2units + 10
Jessie 3units + 10
total 90 years
90-20=70
70÷5=14
present:
Annilee 14×2=28
Jessie 14×3=42