Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Let's look at some other ratios that equal 8:6 We could increase them or decrease them. For instance if we cut one in half we cut the other one in half, so 8:6 would be the same ratio as 4:3. With the same thinking if we double one we double the other so 8:6 s the same ratio as 16:12. Now, we want to go from 8 to 28. What do we multiply 8 by to get to it? Or, it might be easier to use 4:3 and see what you multiply 4 by. Then you multiply 3 by that same number to get the other number.
Let me know if that doesn't make sense.
Answer:
8n+12=36, triplets are 8 years old
Step-by-step explanation:
total age is 36
one of them is 12 years old so -> 36-12 = 24
three triplets so 24/3 = 8
there are three 8 years olds and one 12 year old. n = 3
