markgianisorena4 markgianisorena4

05-05-2024
Mathematics

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Fernan is three times as old as his son the sum their ages is 48 years. How old is the son

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olumideolawoyin olumideolawoyin

05-05-2024

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12 years

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the son's age be x and Fernan's age be 3x.

3x + x = 48

4x = 48 Divide both sides by 4

x = 12

Therefore, the son's age is 12 years

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