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Sam and Harry are family. Sam is currently is three times Harry's age. Sam's age is also 10 more than twice Harry's age. What are their current ages?

Sam is 24 years old, and Harry is 8 years old.
Sam is 39 years old, and Harry is 13 years old.
Sam is 27 years old, and Harry is 9 years old.
Sam is 30 years old, and Harry is 10 years old.

is it d

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Oscar
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  1. geez. did you actually check the numbers?
    They clearly work for (d).

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    Steve

  2. yea because 10 times 2 = 20 plus 10 equals 30 so just wanted to check thx :)

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    Oscar

  3. Eimear is 17 and her younger brother is 9. The sum of their ages is 26. In how many years will the sum of their ages be double what it is now

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    Oma

  5. Steve don't be rude plz and thank you Oscar!
    :3

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    kitten

  6. not to be rude man...but that was really a weird question......its obvious that it would be (D)

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