To solve this problem, we must set up a system of equations. In this case, let's let Maggie's age be represented by the variable m and her brother's age be represented by the variable b. We are told that the sum of their ages is 24, which gives us our first equation: m + b = 24. We can construct our next equation from the first sentence of given information: b = 2m - 3. This makes our system of equations:
m + b = 24
b = 2m - 3
To solve, we are going to substitute the value for b in terms of m given by the second equation into the first equation for the variable b.
m + b = 24
m + 2m - 3 = 24
To simplify, we must first combine the variable terms on the left side of the equation using addition.
3m - 3 = 24
Next, we should add 3 to both sides of the equation to get the variable term alone on the left side of the equation.
3m = 27
Finally, we should divide both sides by 3 in order to get the variable m alone.
m = 9
Therefore, Maggie is 9 years old (using the first equation and substituting in this value you can find that her brother is 15 years old).
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Santosh's cousin is 15 years old because 49-4=45. Divide 45 by 3 and the quotient is 15. To check: 15 times 3= 45. Add 4 and the sum is 49.
Answer: Option 'B' is correct.
Our net price will be $3357.21.
Explanation:
Since we have given that
The list price of set of saws = $3800
There are 3 successive discounts :
8%,3%,1%
So, if we apply first for 8% discount our new price becomes,
Now, if we apply 3% on our deducted price , our new price becomes ,
Now, we'll apply for 1% on our new deducted price , our net price becomes,
Hence, our net price will be $3357.21.
Therefore, Option 'B' is correct.
