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Jon's age is three times Jac's age. Jill's age is one third of Jac's age. Jon is 16 years older than Jill. How old is Jac?​

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Answer:

Jac is 6

Explanation:

Jill= J

Jac = 3J

Jon 3(3J) = 9J

Jon is 16 yaers older than Jill

9J - J = 16.

8J = 16

J = 2 (Jill is 2)

Jack : 3x2 = 6 Jack is 6

Jon :3X6 = 18 Jon is 18 (16 years older than Jill)

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