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6 August, 06:18

Sarah is 8 years older than Tanya. Sarah's age is also 5/4 of Tanya's age. How old is each person?

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  1. 6 August, 06:25
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    S = t + 8

    s = 5/4t

    t + 8 = 5/4t

    8 = 5/4t - t

    8 = 5/4t - 4/4t

    8 = 1/4t

    8 * 4 = t

    32 = t < = = = tanya's age

    s = t + 8

    s = 32 + 8

    s = 40 < = = sarah's age
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