Harvey is 3 times as old as Jane. The sum of their ages is 48 years. Find the age of each. Jane is a0 years old. Harvey is a1 years old.
Let jane = j
Harvey = 3j = 3j
Sum = 48 years
j + 3j = 48
4j = 48
j = 48/4
j = 12
Jane, j = 12 years old
Harvey, 3j = 312 = 36 years old
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