SOLUTION: the ratio of bobs age is 4:13. if bob is 18 years younger than fred find the ages of both

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Question 874480: the ratio of bobs age is 4:13. if bob is 18 years younger than fred find the ages of both



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Hi

Let x represent the constant of proportionality

Question States***

13x - 4x = 18

    9x = 18

     x = 2

Fred is 26

 Bob is 8