Bud is 17 years old. His friend Lou is 2/3 of 2 years less than Bud's age. How old is Lou?

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Markus Penguin asked Feb 2, 2022

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Bud is 17 years old. His friend Lou is 2/3 of 2 years less than Bud's age. How old is Lou?

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Answer:

15 and a half

Explanation:

Bud=17

17-(2/3 x 2)=? 2/3=0.67%, 0.67% of 2=1.34

17- 1.34= 15.66

Paul Radich answered Feb 4, 2022

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Explanation:

Lou = 2/3(Bud -2) = 2/3(17 -2) = 2/3(15)

Lou = 10 . . . . years old

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