Question

There were n signers of the Declaration of Independence. The youngest was Edward Rutledge, who was x years old. The oldest was Benjamin Franklin, who was y years old.

Q: x is 25% of 104. what was Rutledge's age?

please help, question is worth 15 points!

Answer 1

x is the age of Rutledge,so,
25% of 104=x
25/100×104=x
0.25×104=x
26=×
x=26
Therefore,age of Rutledge is 26 years

Answer 2

Rutledge's age was
`26\ years`

Explanation:

Let

x-------> Edward Rutledge's age

y------> Benjamin Franklin's age

we know that

`25\%=(25)/(100)=0.25`

`x=0.25(104)`

`x=26\ years`