SOLUTION: The combined age 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?

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Question 1068224: The combined age 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 by simbakhan(1) About Me  (Show Source):
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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.