The ratio of Paul's age to Sue's age is 4:3. In 8 years' time the sum of their ages will be 86. What is Paul's age now?
Solution
7 units + 8 + 8 --> 86
7 units --> 86 - 8 - 8 = 70
7 units --> 70
1 unit --> 70 divided by 7 = 10
Paul's age now
4 units --> 4 x 10 = 40
Answer: 40 years old
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