Question

Mr. groven is three times as old as his son and the sum of their ages is 48 how old is each​

Answer 1

Let the age of Mr. Grover's son be x

let the age of Mr. grover be 3x

According to question:-

=> 3x+x = 48

=>4x + 48

x= 48/4

=12

hence, age of son is 12

Age of Mr. grover =3x

= 3(12)

=36 years

hence, age of Mr. grover is 36 years......

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Answer 2

Answer:

Mr. Groven =36

Son = 12

Step-by-step explanation:

let mr. groven be 3x

his son be x

according to the question

x + 3x = 48

4x = 48

x = 48/4

x = 12

mr. groven = 3x => 3 * 12

= 36

his son = x

= 12

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