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19 March, 16:58

The ratio of Sam's age to Hank's age is 5 to 3. If the sum of their ages is 24, how old is Hank? A. 21

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  1. 19 March, 19:29
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    Hank = 9

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Let Sam = S

    Let Hank = H

    S + H = 24

    S/H = 5/3 Cross multiply

    3S = 5H

    S = 5/3 * H

    S + H = 24

    (5/3) * H + H = 24

    (5/3) * H + 3/3*H = 24

    8/3 * H = 24

    8/3 * 3/8 * H = 3/8 * 24

    H = 9
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