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there were n signers of the Declaration of Independence. The youngest was Edward Rutledge, who was x years old. The oldest was Benjamin Franklin, who was y years old.

Q: x is 25% of 104. what was Rutledge's age?

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Respuesta :

x is the age of Rutledge,so,
25% of 104=x
25/100×104=x
0.25×104=x
26=×
x=26
Therefore,age of Rutledge is 26 years
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Answer:

Rutledge's age was [tex]26\ years[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

Let

x-------> Edward Rutledge's age

y------>  Benjamin Franklin's age

we know that

[tex]25\%=\frac{25}{100}=0.25[/tex]

[tex]x=0.25(104)[/tex]

[tex]x=26\ years[/tex]

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