SOLUTION: The ages of three men are in the ratio 3:4:5. If the difference between the ages of the oldest and youngest is 18 years, find the sum of the ages of the three men

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Question 938358: The ages of three men are in the ratio 3:4:5. If the difference between the ages of the oldest and youngest is 18 years, find the sum of the ages of the three men
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Let x represent the constant of proportionality

The ages of three men are in the ratio 3:4:5

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***the difference between the ages of the oldest and youngest is 18 years

5x - 3x = 18

2x = 18

x = 9

Ages are: 27, 36, 45

Sum = 108