SOLUTION: The total age of Mr. Tan and Mr. Chan was 105 years. Mr. Tan was twice as old as Mr. Chan. How old was Mr. Chan?

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Question 726009: The total age of Mr. Tan and Mr. Chan was 105 years. Mr. Tan was twice as old as Mr. Chan. How old was Mr. Chan?
Answer by checkley79(3341) About Me  (Show Source):
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X+2X=105
3X=105
X=105/3
X=35 AGE OF MR CHAN.
2*35=70 AGE OF MR TAN.