Question

Harvey is 3 times as old as Jane. The sum of their ages is 48 years. Find the age of each. Jane is a0 years old. Harvey is a1 years old.

Answer 1

Harvey is 36, jane is 12

Answer 2

Let jane = j

Harvey = 3*j = 3j

Sum = 48 years

j + 3j = 48

4j = 48

j = 48/4

j = 12

Jane, j = 12 years old

Harvey, 3j = 3*12 = 36 years old

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