Question

The ratio of Mark's age to Reeta's age is 3:5
Mark's age is 24 years.
(a) Work out Reeta's age.​

Answer 1

Answer:

40

Step-by-step explanation:

Set up a ratio.  Solve for x.

$\frac{3}{5}=\frac{24}{x} \\3x = 120\\x=40$

Reeta is 40 years old.