SOLUTION: Bud's age is 1/7 the age of his uncle. If Bud is 8 years old, how old is his uncle?

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Question 292480: Bud's age is 1/7 the age of his uncle. If Bud is 8 years old, how old is his uncle?

Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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b=1/7*u
b=8
8=1/7*u
56=u