Question 736401: Abe is three times older than Mandla. Together they are
seventeen years old. How old is Abe? Found 2 solutions by alicjavv, Alan3354:Answer by alicjavv(1) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Abe is three times older than Mandla. Together they are
seventeen years old. How old is Abe?
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3 times older = 4 times as old, not 3 times as old.
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A = 4M
A + M = 17
4M + M = 17
5M = 17
M = 3.4 years
A = 13.6 years
No integer solution.
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