SOLUTION: Amy is 1/4 of the age of John. Together their total age is 40. How old is Amy and John

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Question 393252: Amy is 1/4 of the age of John. Together their total age is 40. How old is Amy and John
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Hi

their total age is 40

Let x and (40-x)represent John's and Amy's age respectively

Question states***

 (40-x) = x/4

solving for x

 4(40 - x) = x

      160 = 5x

       32 = x, John's age.  Amy is 8.   (40-32)



CHECKING our Answer***

   8 = 32/4