SOLUTION: The sum of half Harrys age plus one-third of his age is 50.Find out how old Harry is.
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Question 1095812: The sum of half Harrys age plus one-third of his age is 50.Find out how old Harry is.
Answer by addingup(3677) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Harry's age: x
1/2x + 1/3x = 50
5/6x = 50
x = 50*6/5
x = 60 years old
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Check:
60 * 1/2 = 30
60 * 1/3 = 20
30 + 20 = 50 Correct
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