Book Maths Puzzle Age Problem

Elise is four times as old as Amanda. In ten years, Amanda's age will be half of Elise's. How old are they now?

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let Amanda's age be X and Elise, 4X
aftr 10 yrs means Amanda is half of Elise age
means 2(X+10)=4X+10
so x=5
Amanda - 5
Elise - 20
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