SOLUTION: The ratio of johm’s ages to his sons age is 8:3 . if the sum of their ages is 55 years , what is the age difference between adam and his dad in years ?

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Question 306341: The ratio of johm’s ages to his sons age is 8:3 . if the sum of their ages is 55 years , what is the age difference between adam and his dad in years ?



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The ratio of john’s ages to his sons age is 8:3 .
if the sum of their ages is 55 years , what is the age difference between adam and his dad in years ?
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John's age = (55) = 40
Son's age = (55) = 15
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their age difference: 25 yrs

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