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  • 14-01-2019
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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? A. 21

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jcherry99
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  • 18-01-2019

Answer:

Hank = 9

Step-by-step explanation:

Let Sam = S

Let Hank = H

S + H = 24

S/H = 5/3     Cross multiply

3S = 5H

S = 5/3 * H

S + H = 24

(5/3)*H + H = 24

(5/3)*H + 3/3*H = 24

8/3 * H = 24  

8/3 * 3/8 * H = 3/8 * 24

H = 9

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