SOLUTION: A man is 20years older than his son. If the ratio of their ages is 3:8, how old is the son?
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Question 516135: A man is 20years older than his son. If the ratio of their ages is 3:8, how old is the son?
Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
m = s + 20
3m = 8s
substituting ___ 3(s + 20) = 8s ___ 3s + 60 = 8s
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