Donnie's dad is 3 times older than Donnie, and the sum of their ages is no less than 56. What is the youngest that Donnie can be?

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Madison Burch

9 April, 22:25

Donnie's dad is 3 times older than Donnie, and the sum of their ages is no less than 56. What is the youngest that Donnie can be?

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Shea Watson · Answer 1

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Step-by-step explanation:

If Donnie is 3 times younger than Donnie's dad, that adds up to four parts. In other words, Donnie is 1/4 his dads age. So, divide 56 by four and you have Donnie's age. The rest is Donnie's dad age.