SOLUTION: The ratio of Jim's age to his father's age is 2:5. If Jim is 20 years old. how old is his father.

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Question 360693: The ratio of Jim's age to his father's age is 2:5. If Jim is 20 years old. how old is his father.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

let x represnt the father's age

write as we read

%282%2F5%29+=+%2820%2Fx%29

cross multiply to solve for x

2x = 100

x = 50 years is the father's age