Question

The combined ages of a dog and his owner are 96 years in total. The owner is 3 times older than his dog. How old is the owner?

Answer 1

Answer:

72 yrs old.

Step-by-step explanation:

The combined age

D+O=96

The owner is 3 times older than dog

O=3D

D+3D=96

4D = 96

D= 24

Now substitute the value of D in O=3D

O=3.24= 72

The owner is 72 years old.