SOLUTION: Ralph and his brother, Charles, have to share $140 in the same ratio as their ages. Detemine Charles share if Palph is exactly 15 year old and Charles 13 year old.

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Question 800885: Ralph and his brother, Charles, have to share $140 in the same ratio as their ages. Detemine Charles share if Palph is exactly 15 year old and Charles 13 year old.
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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15x+13x=140
28x=140
x=140/28
x=5
5*13=$65 Charles