Question 1056253
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Daniel is 12 yrs old; Elliott is 15 yrs older; Frank is 3 yrs younger than Elliott; find the ratio of Daniels age to Frank's in simplest form 
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From the condition

E = D + 15 = 12 + 15 = 27

and 

F = E - 3 = 27 - 24.

Hence, {{{D/F}}} = {{{12/24}}} = {{{1/2}}}.
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Had you know how to add and distract numbers and understand the meaning of the words "older" an "younger",
you would be able to solve it on your own.


I also am surprising by the solution of the tutor "addingup".