SOLUTION: Jason is Chris older cousin. The ratio of their age is 9:5 Chris is 40 find Jason's age.

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Question 1178091: Jason is Chris older cousin. The ratio of their age is 9:5 Chris is 40 find Jason's age.
Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
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J/C =9/5
c=40
J=9*40/5
j=72
Jason 72 years