Question

The combined ages of a dog and its owner are 96 years in total. The owner is 3 times older than his dog.

How old is the owner?

Answer 1

Answer:

The owner is 72 years old

Answer 2

Let dog’s age=y
3y+y=96
4y=96
y=96/4
y=24
Owner’s age =3y
=3*24
=72years