The ratio of Mark's age to Reeta's age is 3:5 Mark's age is 24 years. (a) Work out Reeta's age.

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The ratio of Mark's age to Reeta's age is 3:5

Mark's age is 24 years.
(a) Work out Reeta's age.

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Answer:

Explanation:

Set up a ratio. Solve for x.

$(3)/(5)=(24)/(x) \\3x = 120\\x=40$

Reeta is 40 years old.