Question

"Ben is three times as old as John. The sum of their ages is 40 years." 100% lost

Answer 1

this is impossible ong

Answer 2

x (John's age) + 3x (Ben's age) = 40
4x = 40
x = 40 / 4
x = 10
Ben's age = 3x
Ben's age = 3 * 10
Ben's age = 30
Thus, John is 10 years old and Ben is 30 years old.

Answer 3

well that makes sense........

Answer 4

thank you

Answer 5

No problem! Need any other help?

Answer 6

not for now i think '-'