John is 14 years older than Sam and the product of their ages is 240. How old is Sam? A. 10 years old B. 9 years old C. 24 years old D. 12 years

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John is 14 years older than Sam and the product of their ages is 240. How old is Sam?

A. 10 years old
B. 9 years old
C. 24 years old
D. 12 years

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Answer:

A.) 10 years old

Explanation:

Sam: John - 14

S = J - 14

S x J = 240

10 = J - 14

0 = J - 14 - 10

-J = -24

J = 24

10 x 24 = 240

Laura Stone answered Sep 18, 2022

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