Question

Pamela's age is three times Jiri's age. The sum of their ages is 92 . What is Jiri's age?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

P = 3j
p + j = 92

3j + j = 92
4j = 92
j = 92/4
j = 23 <=== Jiri's age

p = 3j
p = 3(23)
p = 69....Pamela's age