SOLUTION: Mr Huang is thrice as old as Alan. Benny is 4 years younger than Alan. If their total age is 76 years, find Mr Huang's age.

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Question 1181580: Mr Huang is thrice as old as Alan. Benny is 4 years younger than Alan. If their total age is 76 years, find Mr Huang's age.
Answer by ikleyn(52891) About Me  (Show Source):
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    Huang + Alan + Benny = 76


      3A  + A    + (A-4) = 76

      
            5A           = 76 + 4 = 80


             A                    = 80/5 = 16.


Mr. Huang is 3*16 = 48 years old.

Solved.