Question

The sum of m and n is 32, and the value of m is three times the value of n. what is the value of m and n?

A. m+n=32
n= 3m
B. m+3n=32
m=3n
C. m+n=32
m=3n
D. m+n=3
32m=n

Answer 1

The correct set of equations is C.

Explanation:

m + n = 32

m = 3n

We have 4n = 32, so n = 8 and m = 24.