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  • 01-03-2017
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The ratio of Sam's age to Hank's age is 5 to 3. If the sum of their ages is 24, how old is Hank?

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Аноним Аноним
  • 04-03-2017
Let, the age of Sam = 5x
Age of Hank's age = 3x

It is given that, 5x + 3x = 24
8x = 24
x = 24/8
x = 3

Age of Hank = 3(3) = 9 Years

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Аноним Аноним
  • 04-03-2017
Sam is 5:3
5+3=8
10+6=16
15+9=24
This means Hank is 9 years old
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