document.write( "Question 903420: Tom is 1/3 Joe's age. David is 1/2 Joe's age. Who is the youngest? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #547985 by stanbon(75887)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Tom is 1/3 Joe's age. David is 1/2 Joe's age. Who is the youngest? \n" ); document.write( "---- \n" ); document.write( "t = (1/3)j \n" ); document.write( "d = (1/2)j \n" ); document.write( "----------------- \n" ); document.write( "1/2 - 1/3 = (3-2)/6 = 1/6 \n" ); document.write( "Since the difference is positive, 1/2 is larger than 1/3. \n" ); document.write( "Ans: Tom is the youngest. \n" ); document.write( "Cheers, \n" ); document.write( "Stan H. \n" ); document.write( "============ \n" ); document.write( " |