Question

Ben is three times as old as Kate. Kate is 6 years older than Jill. Jill is J years old. What is the combined age of the three people?

Answer 1

the combined age of the three people is

5 J + 24

Explanation:

Jill (J)

Kate (J+6)

Ben 3(J+6)

J + (J+6) + 3(J+6)

J+J + 6 +3 J +18

5 J + 24