SOLUTION: the ages of mother and son are in a ratio of 10:3. if the mother is 40 years old, how old is the son?

Question 363707: the ages of mother and son are in a ratio of 10:3. if the mother is 40 years old, how old is the son?
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, robertb:
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the ages of mother and son are in a ratio of 10:3. if the mother is 40 years old, how old is the son?
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x/50 = 3/10
x = 15
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Cheers,
Stan H.
Answer by robertb(5830) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If , then , or s = 12. The son is 12 years old.

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