SOLUTION: the ages of mother and son are in a ratio of 10:3. if the mother is 40 years old, how old is the son?

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Question 363707: the ages of mother and son are in a ratio of 10:3. if the mother is 40 years old, how old is the son?
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Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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the ages of mother and son are in a ratio of 10:3. if the mother is 40 years old, how old is the son?
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x/50 = 3/10
x = 15
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Cheers,
Stan H.

Answer by robertb(5830) About Me  (Show Source):
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If m%2Fs+=+10%2F3, then 40%2Fs+=+10%2F3, or s = 12. The son is 12 years old.