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5 July, 15:23

The combined ages of a dog and his owner are 96 years in total. The owner is 3 times older than his dog. How old is the owner?

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  1. 5 July, 15:50
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    72 yrs old.

    Step-by-step explanation:

    The combined age

    D+O=96

    The owner is 3 times older than dog

    O=3D

    D+3D=96

    4D = 96

    D = 24

    Now substitute the value of D in O=3D

    O=3.24 = 72

    The owner is 72 years old.
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