Rick is half as old as Jeff. William is three times as old as Jeff. The sum of their ages is 126. How old is Jeff?

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Rick is half as old as Jeff.  William is three times as old as Jeff.  The sum of their ages is 126.  How old is Jeff?

Raymond B. · Accepted Answer

R=J/2,  J=2RW=3JR+J+W = 126J/2 +J + 3J = 1269J/2 = 126J = 2(126)/9= 2(14) = 28J=28 = Jeff's age R = 14 = Ricks ageW = 84= William's age28+14+84 = 126

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