Question 1111191: James is one-third the age of his father Steve. The two have a combined age of 68. How old is James? How old is Steve? Answer by ikleyn(52788) (Show Source):
James + Steve = 68.
+ = 68
Multiply by 3 all the terms:
S + 3S = 68*3
4S = 68*3
S = = 17*3 = 51.
Answer. Steve is 51 years old. James is 68-51 = 17 years old.
