Question

Harvey is 3 times as old as Jane. The sum of their ages is 52 years. Find the age of each.

Jane is 13 and Harvey is 39
Jane is 12 and Harvey is 48
Jane is 13 and Harvey is 48

Answer 1

Jane is 13 and Harvey is 39

Explanation:

Answer 2

13, 39

Explanation:

H +J =52

H =3J

3J +J =52

4J =52

J =52 :4 =13 (Jane is 13

H =3 ×13 =39 (Harvey is 39