SOLUTION: The total of 3 cousins' ages is 48. Sam is half as old as Harry and 4 years older than Tom. How old are the cousins?
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Question 806281: The total of 3 cousins' ages is 48. Sam is half as old as Harry and 4 years older than Tom. How old are the cousins?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
s+h+t=48,
s=h/2,
s=t+4
h = 26, s = 13, t = 9
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